Trances

In "Trances", Ahmed El Maanouni shines a light on the Moroccan avant-pop band Nass El Ghiwane, capturing their electrifying live performances and intimate conversations that reveal the depth of their music and its connection to the streets of Casablanca and the country's rich cultural heritage. This 1981 documentary is a portrait of a band that became an international sensation through their rebellious lyrics and sublime sound, which draws on Berber rhythms, Malhun sung poetry, and Gnawa dances.