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Hell of a World is an explosion of movement, an intense performance where dance becomes a cry—a raw force that pierces both body and soul. Driven by a gripping, visceral choreography, this work transforms the stage into a whirlwind of pure energy, where every gesture strikes like a detonation.
We explored violence in all its forms, from inner turmoil to the outbursts of the external world. Each movement carries this tension between the intimate and the exposed, between silent wounds and visible eruptions. Here, dance does not merely illustrate violence; it questions its deepest mechanisms: How does it carve itself into the body? How does it reverberate through social space? Every gesture bears witness to this duality—between endured impact and resisting energy, between crushing and affirmation. The body, alternately a refuge and a battlefield, becomes the site of a metamorphosis where brutality turns into language, where pain becomes dance.
Through powerful and committed movement, Hell of a World plunges the audience into the heart of the fight against domestic violence, without ever falling into didacticism. Here, emotion flows through the body; rage and resilience incarnate in movements of rare intensity. Far from being a mere observation, this performance is a vibrant call to action and awareness—an experience that is felt as much as it is lived.
A captivating and resolutely modern work that pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance. A stunning stage experience not to be missed.
Nicolas Zemmour: Artistic Director, Choreographer
Marc Zemmour: Dramaturge
Simon Leoza: Composer
Benoît Brault: Lighting Designer
Émilie Garetier: Rehearsal Director and Creation Assistant
Chantal Carrier: Performer
Claire Campbell: Performer
Émilie Demers: Performer
Amandine Garrido: Performer
Catherine Wilson: Performer
Nicolas Zemmour: Performer
Art Babayants: External Eye