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Trances (1982)

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.
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Ahmed El Maânouni profile
Ahmed El Maânouni

Director

Cast

Nass El Ghiwane profile
Nass El Ghiwane

Themselves

Larbi Batma profile
Larbi Batma

Self - Percussion

Omar Sayed profile
Omar Sayed

Self - Percussion

Abderrahman Paco profile
Abderrahman Paco

Self - Bass

Allal Yaala profile
Allal Yaala

Self - Banjo

Nass El Ghiwane profile
Nass El Ghiwane

Themselves

Larbi Batma profile
Larbi Batma

Self - Percussion

Omar Sayed profile
Omar Sayed

Self - Percussion

Abderrahman Paco profile
Abderrahman Paco

Self - Bass

Allal Yaala profile
Allal Yaala

Self - Banjo

Extra

Release Date

January 27, 1982

Original Language

Arabic

Budget

$200,000.00

Production Company

Ohra-Sogeav logoInterfilms logo

Available On

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Videos

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Trances Promo

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