Trances
1982, Arabic. Directed by Ahmed El Maânouni.
Here at last comes the time of ecstasy, of trances.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 27 January 1982
- Original title
- الحال
- Country
- France, Morocco
- Written by
- Ahmed El Maânouni
- Budget
- $200K
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Trances runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Trances is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Trances isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 January 1982. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
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Who directed Trances?
Trances (1982) was directed by Ahmed El Maânouni and stars Nass El Ghiwane, Larbi Batma, Omar Sayed.