Trances
Jan 27, 1982 · 1h 30m
Director
Ahmed El MaânouniOverview
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 of Trances
Crew of Trances
Ahmed El MaânouniDirector, Writer, Director of Photography- Souheil Ben-BarkaProducer
Izza GéniniProducer
Nass El GhiwaneOriginal Music Composer- Abderrahman PacoOriginal Music Composer
Larbi BatmaOriginal Music Composer- Omar SayedOriginal Music Composer
- Allal YaalaOriginal Music Composer
- Atika TahiriEditor
- Jean-Claude BonfantiEditor
- Omar JawalProduction Manager
About Trances
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 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…
When was Trances released?
Trances was released on January 27, 1982.
How long is Trances?
Trances runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Trances?
Trances was directed by Ahmed El Maânouni.
Who is in the cast of Trances?
The cast of Trances includes Nass El Ghiwane (Themselves), Larbi Batma (Self - Percussion), Omar Sayed (Self - Percussion), Abderrahman Paco (Self - Bass) and Allal Yaala (Self - Banjo).