Trances
"Here at last comes the time of ecstasy, of trances."
Originally released in 1982. Trances is a documentary/music film. directed by Ahmed El Maânouni.
Starring Nass El Ghiwane, Larbi Batma, and Omar Sayed
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (19 votes)
Budget
$200K
Production budget
Language
AR
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
- Budget
- $200,000
Production Companies
- Ohra-Sogeav
- Interfilms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trances about?
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...
Who directed Trances?
Trances was directed by Ahmed El Maânouni.
How long is Trances?
Trances has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Trances released?
Trances was released on January 27, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trances?
The main cast of Trances includes Nass El Ghiwane, Larbi Batma, Omar Sayed, Abderrahman Paco, Allal Yaala.