Trances
Trances

Trances (1982)

1982-01-27

(US) •

Documentary,

Music

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

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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.

Movie Cast

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Nass El Ghiwane

Themselves

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Larbi Batma

Self - Percussion

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Omar Sayed

Self - Percussion

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Abderrahman Paco

Self - Bass

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Allal Yaala

Self - Banjo