Sirat

A masterful and spectacular cinematic journey, in which a missing daughter, desert sand, and the electronic beats of Kangding Ray create a unique film experience. The Moroccan desert forms an imposing backdrop for this dangerous search, featuring several memorable moments that firmly place Spanish director Oliver Laxe (Fire Will Come, Mimosas) on the map.

Luis (Sergi López) arrives with his young son Esteban (Bruno Núñez Arjona) at an illegal rave deep in the desert of southern Morocco. He is searching for his daughter Mar, who disappeared months earlier during one of these boundary-pushing parties. Desperately looking for one last trace of Mar, they follow a group of ravers even deeper into the desert. What follows is a physical and spiritual journey, accompanied by a hypnotic soundtrack.

Sirat won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to actor Sergi López (Pan’s Labyrinth, Happy as Lazzaro), Oliver Laxe mainly works with an inexperienced cast. The film was co-produced by Pedro Almodóvar’s production company and is on the Oscar shortlist for Best International Feature Film.