Sirāt (2025)

Sirat is a spectacular cinematic journey, in which a missing daughter, desert sand and the electronic beats of Kangding Ray combine to create a unique film experience. The Moroccan desert provides the imposing backdrop to this perilous quest, featuring a number of memorable moments that firmly establish Spanish director Oliver Laxe (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 ago during one of these wild parties. Desperately searching for a final trace of Mar, they follow a group of ravers even deeper into the desert. This becomes a physical and spiritual journey, accompanied by a hypnotic soundtrack.

Sirat won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Alongside actor Sergi López (Pan’s Labyrinth, Lazzaro felice), Oliver Laxe draws primarily on 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.