One man in Martinique dreams of becoming the first Frenchman to walk on the moon, inspired by the poetry of Aimé Césaire in 1974.
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One man in Martinique dreams of becoming the first Frenchman to walk on the moon, inspired by the poetry of Aimé Césaire in 1974.
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Robert Saint-Rose, known as Zétwall, dreams of landing on the moon. In 1974, on Martinique Island, he draws inspiration from poet Aimé Césaire. Zétwall aims to be the first Frenchman on the lunar surface, motivated by his passion for astronomy and poetry. The documentary follows his ambitious quest against the backdrop of the space race. Directed by Gilles Elie-Dit-Cosaque, "Twinkl" runs for 52 minutes.
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- Meet Robert Saint-Rose, a unique lunar dreamer.
- Discover Aimé Césaire's influence on space aspirations.
- See the cultural backdrop of Martinique in the 1970s.
Did You Know
- Robert Saint-Rose is also known as Zétwall, meaning Star in Creole.
- Aimé Césaire, who inspired Saint-Rose, lived from 1913 to 2008.
- The film is set in Martinique Island during the year 1974.
- The documentary has a total runtime of 52 minutes.
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Who is Robert Saint-Rose?
Robert Saint-Rose, known as Zétwall, is a dreamer from Martinique who aspires to be the first Frenchman to step on the lunar surface.
What year is the documentary set in?
The documentary is set in the year 1974.
Who inspired Robert Saint-Rose's dream of going to the moon?
Robert Saint-Rose was inspired by the writings of the Martiniquais poet and politician Aimé Césaire.
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