Sirāt

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Lorenz L @Lorenz1060 13h Nihilist scum. How is this even considered a movie? Who allowed it to exist? See more Barbara G @magicbagge 1d I ran to see Sirat given the Oscar nom and Rotten Tomatoes critics' score but, oh boy, was I not just disappointed but traumatized. Yes, I'm being dramatic but pretty much hated it from the get go. I was bored with the opening rave scenes (thankfully always have earplugs with me) but became hopeful when things picked up with the introduction of father, son and dog searching for daughter/sister. I don't want to spoil things here but basically some great cinematography and sound didn't make up for horrible things happening. Don't see it if you're depressed or have any kind of PTSD as this film could be very triggering for some. Glad I saw it as I'm an avid filmgoer and needed to know what the hoopla was for but, wow, was I glad to get out of there! BTW, others coming out of the screening were expressing the same thoughts, many shaking their heads in disbelief. See more Ade D @QueensOfTheStoneAde 1d A lot of bad road, miles and miles of bad road. Hypnotic, surreal, dangerous, gritty and bleak. In places it took me back to the white knuckled anxiety of 'Sorcerer' (1977). Incredible cinematography, real life casting, locations, sound design and soundtrack. This wont be for everyone and can see how this will pickle some cinema fans but it's far to rich to ignore it's craftsmanship. See more Grady H @Grady380 2d The stress of this viewing experience may have shaved years off my life… but it’s also one of the best moves I’ve seen in a long time. The sound alone! Killer. See more Ante G @CountCount 5d Sirat is not interested in pleasing its audience—and that is precisely its strength. Shot on 16mm, the film’s images oscillate between painterly composition and raw documentation, remaining tactile and unsettling throughout. It is genuinely shocking, not through spectacle but through emotional honesty so direct it becomes uncomfortable. The sound design and music are physical and overwhelming; without proper audio, the film loses a vital dimension. Despite minimal dialogue and a cast of faces rarely seen on screen, the film achieves an extraordinary intimacy with its characters. Faces, gestures, and silence carry the weight. Escape is central but never romantic: flight from reality and memory comes first, while escape from war appears only as a last resort. As the film progresses, narrative direction erodes, making catharsis and any form of happy ending impossible. This is not a flaw but intent. Sirat is austere, punishing, and unflinchingly honest. See more Eye C @ECinc Feb 2 Definitivamente toma mucho tiempo para que pase algo y entonces todo se va al demonio de forma gratuita y sin sentido. Un hombre en búsqueda de su hija deambula por el desierto africano hasta que todo sale mal. No me queda clara la intención de la película, y siendo honesto al final si te sorprende y te tensa muy fuerte… pero todo sin sentido y pareciera que está ahí solo para despertar al espectador que ya se soplo más de dos tercios de algo que no tiene rumbo y entonces acaba. Definitivamente hay mejores en la terna de mejor película internacional. Si se quieren ahorrar un par de sustos adelante. See more Read all reviews

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