Trances (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, Trances is a music and documentary film directed by Ahmed El Maânouni, running about 90 minutes. “Here at last comes the time of ecstasy, of trances.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary about the Moroccan musical group Nass El Ghiwane.
Who’s in it. Trances stars Nass-El Ghiwane as Themselves, Larbi Batma as Self - Percussion, Omar Sayed as Self - Percussion and Abderrahman Paco as Self - Bass, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Trances has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trances page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trances tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trances (1982)?
- In US, Trances is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trances worth watching?
- Trances holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trances?
- Trances stars Nass-El Ghiwane, Larbi Batma, Omar Sayed, Abderrahman Paco and Allal Yaala.
- When was Trances released?
- Trances was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.