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|| Sense of Belonging

Rising Up, Breaking Away

By Zig Wember and Caitlin Giovannoni

Lire en français (FR) - version originale

When science fiction meets reality: four passengers are interviewed just before taking the plunge into the unknown, leaving for another planet. A new departure that questions their attachment to this planet. What can they expect from this great escape?

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Zig Wember
Zig Vember pursued a master's degree in creative writing at Paris 8. She engages in science fiction writing and also has experience in performance art.
Caitlin Giovannoni
Caitlin Giovannoni is a literature teacher at a lycée in Seine Saint-Denis. She runs writing and sound creation workshops for teenagers and adults.
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