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Trances

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

1982-01-27
6.8
ar 90m
DocumentaryMusic
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.

Director

Ahmed El Maânouni

Writer

Ahmed El Maânouni

Director of Photography

Ahmed El Maânouni

Production Manager

Omar Jawal

Editor

Atika Tahiri

Original Music Composer

Nass El Ghiwane

morocco

Status

Released

Budget

$200,000

Countries

  • France
  • Morocco

Companies

  • Ohra-Sogeav
  • Interfilms

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