{"id":158008,"date":"2026-01-12T17:13:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humboldtforum.org\/programm\/termin\/other-en\/wednesdays-158008\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:04:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:04:02","slug":"wednesdays","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.humboldtforum.org\/en\/programm\/termin\/other-en\/wednesdays-158008\/","title":{"rendered":"Wednesdays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wednesdays<\/strong> is a narrative video game in the form of an interactive comic book that addresses an often taboo subject: sexual violence within the family. Developed by ARTE France, The Pixel Hunt, and author Pierre Corbinais, it tells the story of Timoth\u00e9e, who was abused as a child. Two decades later, repressed memories return when he plays Orco Park, a computer game from his childhood, again. Each attraction in the park represents a memory\u2014and questions that still haunt him today: Who knew about it? How did it shape his life?<\/p>\n

The game combines building and exploration elements with a sensitive, fragmented narrative. In 17 memory sequences, the player takes on the role of around 15 people from Tim’s environment to understand the mechanisms of trauma and memory. Each attraction in the park represents a memory that gradually unfolds. Multiple-choice dialogues allow for individual decisions. Despite the difficult subject matter, \u201cWednesdays\u201d remains gentle and hopeful, without voyeuristic or explicit scenes. Each memory is accompanied by content warnings.<\/p>\n

In terms of design, Wednesdays relies on two contrasting styles: the colorful pixel art of the 90s for Orco Park and the look inspired by independent comics for the memories. The game is easily accessible and offers accessibility options. More than just a game, Wednesdays is an artistic statement that breaks the silence and gives a voice to those affected and the developers. It is a sensitive, important, and surprisingly optimistic experience.<\/p>\n

Pierre Corbinais, the game’s creator, explains: \u201cIt’s important to me to create a work, but with the desire to raise awareness among players. Incest is one of the few topics where simply talking about it is already a step forward. I’ve seen it in my own circle: the effect is immediately noticeable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trigger warning: This game aims to raise awareness of sexual violence against minors\u2014packaged as a surprisingly sensitive story.<\/h5>\n

Participants<\/h4>\n

Co-production: ARTE France, The Pixel Hunt, Pierre Corbinais
\nCreative direction: Pierre Corbinais
\nProduction: Florent Maurin
\nIllustration & drawing: Exaheva
\nProgramming: Christophe Galati, Diane Landais
\nSound design: Virginia B Fernson
\nPixel art: Nico Nowak<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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