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.

  • Genre: Documentary, Music
  • Release Date: 1982-01-27
  • Runtime: 90 min
  • Country: France, Morocco
  • Language: Arabic
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 6.8
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