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Trances poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.5 / 100
1981·Documentary / Music·1h 30m

TRANCES

“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.

Above the Line
Ahmed El Maanouni·DirectorAhmed El Maânouni·WriterAhmed El Maânouni·Director of PhotographyNass El Ghiwane·Original Music ComposerAtika Tahiri·Editor
Cast
Nass El Ghiwane·ThemselvesLarbi Batma·Self - PercussionOmar Sayed·Self - PercussionAbderrahman Paco·Self - BassAllal Yaala·Self - Banjo
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Ahmed El Maânouni·Director
Writing· 1
Ahmed El Maânouni·Writer
Camera· 1
Ahmed El Maânouni·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Atika Tahiri·EditorJean-Claude Bonfanti·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Nass El Ghiwane·Original Music ComposerLarbi Batma·Original Music ComposerAbderrahman Paco·Original Music ComposerOmar Sayed·Original Music ComposerAllal Yaala·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Souheil Ben-Barka·ProducerIzza Génini·ProducerOmar Jawal·Production Manager
By the Numbers
65.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF7F27
#58187B
#FFFFFF
Mood
Energetic, Musical, Vibrant
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a vibrant orange background with four dark purple silhouettes of musicians performing. The leftmost figure is playing drums, the next two ar”

musicdocumentary
Key Elements
Drum SetGuitarsStar
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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