Battle Piece II : New Pangaea

Battle Piece II: New Pangaea unfolds as a powerful exploration of movement, identity, and transcendence. The film emerges from a unique journey — one that began in the underground dance scene of Paris, where an All-Styles battle took place in a former garage in La Goutte d'Or. This raw, urban setting became the birthplace of an arena that would later be transported and reimagined within the sacred walls of the Chapelle du Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Paul Eluard in Saint-Denis. This shift — from underground resilience to institutional recognition — embodies the film’s central narrative: the unification of cultural roots and artistic transcendence.

In New Pangaea, this circular arena becomes a dimensional space — a symbolic meeting ground where territories merge. Within this circle, dancers from diverse backgrounds and styles speak a common language: movement. The battle itself transcends mere competition, unfolding instead as a ritual of exchange, where bodies, rhythms, and energies collide and connect.

Yet New Pangaea offers more than an immersive visual and kinetic experience. The film places equal focus on the dancers' voices — their stories, struggles, and dreams. Beyond the language of the body, the movement of lips emerges as a catalyst for narrative, weaving together intimate reflections with the powerful flow of physical expression. This interplay between spoken word and movement reveals a deeper layer — one where these kinetic creators share not only their craft but also their humanity.

Through this fusion of dance, dialogue, and symbolism, New Pangaea proposes a new kind of civilization — one where cultural boundaries dissolve, and resilience, identity, and artistic valorization coexist within the unifying force of the dance circle.