Yes, the cinema also fights against AIDS and for this the Film Festival against AIDS, an initiative of the American organization amfAR which has taken place in parallel to the fourth International Film Festival in Dubai.
It was nothing more and nothing less than Sharon Stone who opened this event's audience with an auction of exclusive luxury objects for this initiative, among which were some objects donated by the company itself actress, highlighting two leather jackets and two dresses.
Since the creation of this international festival In 1993, 30 million dollars have already been raised, which in European currency amounts to about 22,5 million euros, money that will be used to investigate AIDS.
The objective of this year is to raise a million dollars and end the taboos that surround the Arab world about this disease, since there they still relate it exclusively to homosexual practices, prostitution and drugs.
"As artists, we are very happy that we can all come together, as members of the film community, and work to raise awareness about AIDS."
Sharon Stone