Trances

Trances

1982
1h 30m
6.8

6.8/10

19 votes • View on IMDb

"Here at last comes the time of ecstasy, of trances."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $200,000

Language: AR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Ohra-Sogeav Interfilms
Production Countries
France Morocco
Spoken Languages
Arabic

Keywords

Quick Facts

Original Title الحال
Release Date January 27, 1982
Status Released
Language AR
IMDb ID tt0406280
Website Visit Site

Cast

Nass El Ghiwane
Nass El Ghiwane

Themselves

Larbi Batma
Larbi Batma

Self - Percussion

Omar Sayed
Omar Sayed

Self - Percussion

Abderrahman Paco
Abderrahman Paco

Self - Bass

Allal Yaala
Allal Yaala

Self - Banjo

Key Crew

Ahmed El Maânouni
Director
Ahmed El Maânouni
Writer
Souheil Ben-Barka
Producer
Izza Génini
Producer