Trances (1982)

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.

Cast (5)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Nass El Ghiwane

Themselves

Larbi Batma

Self - Percussion

O

Omar Sayed

Self - Percussion

A

Abderrahman Paco

Self - Bass

A

Allal Yaala

Self - Banjo

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