Anna Sochorova
Positive Gymnastics
Germany (Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München)

competing for PRIX EUROPA 2025 Student Award - Rising Star VIDEO

Franz and Martin have been best friends for over 30 years. One thing unites them - they both contracted HIV during the epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s. Now in their senior years, they reflect on their shared journey, the challenges they've faced, and how their friendship has helped them navigate life with HIV. As part of the first generation to live long-term with the virus, they offer a unique perspective on survival, resilience, and the importance of companionship.