Casablanca's streets pulse with the music of Nass El Ghiwane in Ahmed El Maanouni's 1981 film featuring the band's performances across Morocco, Tunisia, and France.
“Here at last comes the time of ecstasy, of trances.”
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Casablanca's streets pulse with the music of Nass El Ghiwane in Ahmed El Maanouni's 1981 film featuring the band's performances across Morocco, Tunisia, and France.
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Casablanca's vibrant streets pulse with the music of Nass El Ghiwane in Ahmed El Maanouni's 1981 documentary, *Trances*. The film features the band’s live performances across Morocco, Tunisia, and France, capturing their unique sound that blends Berber rhythms, Malhun poetry, and Gnawa dance. Interspersed with interviews, band members discuss the meaning behind their lyrics and the cultural significance of their work. Archival footage of colonial-era Morocco adds context to their artistic expression and political commentary.
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Why Watch
- See Nass El Ghiwane's electrifying concerts in Morocco.
- Meet band members discussing their song meanings.
- Find out about colonial-era Morocco through archival footage.
Did You Know
- The film was restored in 2007 by the World Cinema Foundation.
- Izza Génini became the producer after attending a concert in 1981.
- Trances was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007.
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Who directed the documentary Trances?
Trances was directed by Ahmed El Maanouni.
What year was Trances originally released?
Trances was originally released in 1981.
Which band is featured in the documentary Trances?
The documentary features the Moroccan avant-pop band Nass El Ghiwane.
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