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Trances

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

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  • Music
  • Documentary

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.

Keywords

  • morocco

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 27, 1982
Original language
Arabic
Spoken languages
Arabic
Countries
France, Morocco
Cinematography
Ahmed El Maânouni
Budget
$200,000
Revenue
Not recorded
Trances (1982) | Kinocult