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Óliver Laxe's 'Sirat' Earns Acclaim at Cannes Premiere

'Sirat,' Laxe's first official competition entry at Cannes, captivates audiences with its daring blend of genres and profound themes.

El equipo de 'Sirat', con Óliver Laxe (todo de negro, en el centro), en la alfombra roja de Cannes
Laxe y parte del reparto de «Sirat», ayer en Cannes. | G. Horcajuelo
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Overview

  • Óliver Laxe's 'Sirat' debuted at the Grand Théâtre Lumière in Cannes to long applause, marking his first entry in the festival's official competition.
  • The film, a Movistar Plus and El Deseo production, follows a father and son searching for a missing daughter at a Moroccan rave, blending road movie, western, and metaphysical elements.
  • Shot in Spain's Monegros desert and southern Morocco, 'Sirat' employs hypnotic audiovisual techniques to immerse viewers in a trance-like experience.
  • The story explores themes of political polarization, spiritual crises, family fracture, hedonism, and the therapeutic power of confronting mortality.
  • Following its Cannes premiere, 'Sirat' is set for a theatrical release on June 6, with its reception positioning it as a strong contender for the Palme d’Or.