Trances - 1982

Trances 1982 Directed by Ahmed El Maânouni الحال

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.

Country Morocco

Production Countries France , Morocco

Language Arabic

Spoken Language Arabic

Gneres Documentary , Music

Production Companies Interfilms , Ohra-Sogeav

Budget $200,000

Release Date 27 January 1982

90 mins