Message from Anonymous

According to statistics from the Egyptian Ministry of Health, nearly 300,000 people in Egypt are HIV positive. Set in contemporary Egypt, this poignant documentary follows the hidden lives of three individuals living with HIV, whose diagnosis places them at odds with a deeply conservative society. Faced with systemic stigma, religious shame, and a crumbling healthcare system that often rejects them, they choose silence, concealing their status in fear of judgment, violence and social exile. Despite never revealing their identity, the film offers an intimate portrayal of secrecy, betrayal and resilience hidden behind the voices and fragments of a person we see. As they share their stories, the film becomes a mirror reflecting collective denial, exposing the emotional toll of surviving within societal silence. Message From Anonymous confronts stigma, amplifies truth, and demands a reckoning.