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amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of a global nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested $260 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.

Over the years, Cinema Against AIDS has become a large event held during the Cannes Film Festival and has raised more than $22 million for lifesaving AIDS research. From Sharon Stone dancing to an impromptu performance by Sir Elton John and Ringo Starr, from 25 of the world’s top models strutting down the runway to Paul Sorvino serenading Sean Penn and Johnny Depp with an Italian aria, Cinema Against AIDS is always unforgettable. This event has a diverse guest list of any party held during the Festival. It includes many of the celebrities and personalities associated with the Festival, while also attracting names from the worlds of fashion, music, business, and international society.