Trances Movie Information

Movie Information

Overall Rank: 15140

Average Rating: 2.5/4

# of Ratings: 5

Theatrical Release Date: 01/18/1985

Language: Arabic

Genre: Musical, Documentary

MPAA Rating: NR

Director: Ahmed El Maanouni

Actors: Larbi Batma, Nass-El Ghiwane, Abderrahman Paco, Omar Sayed, Allal Yaala

Plot: Nass El Ghiwane band, immensely popular in the Arab world from the 70s until today, draw their music from Moroccan and African folk music deeply rooted in the continent’s history. The lyrics are mainly inspired by the verses of famous poets of the trance, both sacred and lay.“Trances” pays tribute to Moroccan soul music and irrationality. The film reveals the band’s members as they are: so close to us in their daily lives, and capable of magical transformation on stage. They have an immense impact, embodying the youth cry for freedom.

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