Trances

1982 1h 30m ★6.7

Documentary Music

Trances

“Here at last comes the time of ecstasy, of trances.”

A portrait of the groundbreaking Moroccan band Nass El Ghiwane, documenting a series of electrifying live performances in Tunisia, Morocco, and France; on the streets of Casablanca; and in intimate conversations. Storytellers through song and traditional instruments, and with connections to political theatre, the band became a local phenomenon and an international sensation, thanks to their rebellious lyrics and sublime, fully acoustic sound, which draws on Berber rhythms, Malhun sung poetry, and Gnawa dances.

Release Date January 27, 1982

Runtime 1h 30m

Country France, Morocco

Language Arabic

Director Ahmed El Maânouni

Category Documentary, Music

Rating 6.7 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1982