Trances

Trances is a documentary film that follows the groundbreaking Moroccan avant-pop band Nass El Ghiwane, who were storytellers connected to avant-garde political theatre, on a series of performances in Morocco, Tunisia, and France. Written, shot, and directed by Ahmed El Maanoui, the documentary sheds light on the renowned band whose usage of traditional instruments and incorporation of texts of ancient poets garnered them worldwide critical acclaim.