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Sirāt
2025 115 min Spain, France R 18+
★7.6
Drama, Thriller
Director: Oliver Laxe
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Description
A man and his son arrive at a rave lost in the mountains of Morocco. They are looking for Marina, their daughter and sister, who disappeared months ago at another rave. Driven by fate, they decide to follow a group of ravers in search of one last party, in hopes Marina will be there.
Budget:
$7M
US Gross:
$1.75M
Worldwide:
$10.45M
Starring
Sergi López
Actor
Bruno Núñez Arjona
Actor
Stefania Gadda
Actor
Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— Palm Dog Award – Jury Prize
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— AFCAE Award – Special Mention
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— Best Original Score
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— Palme d'Or
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— Palm Dog Award – Jury Prize
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— AFCAE Award – Special Mention
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2026
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2026
— Best International Feature Film
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— Jury Prize
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Cinematography
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Film Editing
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Production Design
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Sound
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Casting
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Director
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Actor
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Screenplay
Key opinion
Sirat is a visually and aurally hypnotic arthouse road movie that uses the metaphor of an Islamic bridge to frame a harrowing, minimalist journey through a desert landscape. While many critics praise its technical mastery and emotional immersion, some viewers find the plot sparse and the characters' motivations frustratingly opaque.
| Cinematography | The cinematography and desert landscapes create a visceral, immersive aesthetic that functions best in a cinema environment. | |
| Score | The electronic score effectively transitions from dance music into a physiological, heartbeat-like rhythm that anchors the film’s atmosphere. | |
| Direction | The film delivers a stark, minimalist approach to storytelling that favors meditative duration and visual mood over conventional plot progression. | |
| Acting | The performances are noted for their raw quality, though opinions vary on whether the ensemble—a mix of professionals and non-professionals—successfully conveys deep character interiority. | |
| Theme | The film’s refusal to offer traditional resolutions or clear answers regarding its metaphysical themes leaves many viewers divided on whether it is profoundly poetic or fundamentally empty. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, geometric, and slow-paced structure rewards those seeking an existential experience, while others perceive it as an exhausting or pointless endurance test. |