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Sirat

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Luis is traveling through southern Morocco with his son, Esteban. They're searching for his daughter, who has been missing for five months, last seen at a dance festival in the desert. As the pair travel from party to party, they hear of a semi-mythical rave near the border of Mauritania. Descending into the scorched terrain as a not-so-distant global conflict encroaches, Luis and Esteban are soon drawn into a primal landscape in which they must walk a tightrope between heaven and hell.

Critics Reviews

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Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) Its title refers to the mythical Islamic bridge across hell, on which one false step leads to damnation. The path trodden by the film itself is no less risky, but it styles out the crossing astonishingly. Rated: 5/5 Jun 16, 2025 Full Review Justin Chang The New Yorker It draws you out of your seat with a mighty succession of sonic rumbles, then promptly knocks you back into it with the most jolting of tragedies. Jun 2, 2025 Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star Laxe’s film pulses with apocalyptic energy, spiritual longing and jump-from-your-seat plot turns. May 30, 2025 Full Review Martin Kudlac ScreenAnarchy What begins as a family drama gradually transforms into a survival expedition that transcends physical terrain. While geopolitical tensions remain embedded in the backdrop, Laxe guides the viewer across a narrow psychological and metaphysical threshold. Jul 29, 2025 Full Review Shannon Cotter Film Ireland Magazine This meditative study on human connection and the power of music changes what initially appears to be a "chosen family" film, into a much deeper, curious one that should last long beyond Cannes. Jul 3, 2025 Full Review Juan José Beteta Cinencuentro Bold, provocative, and complex, produced with impressive restraint, Sirat is one of the best recent films. [Full review in Spanish] Jun 24, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Nicolas J The beginning is cinema at its best. Then it's unintentional comedy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/03/25 Full Review Carlos O A raw and brutal metaphor for life. Minimalist in story and dialogue, maximalist in aesthetics and emotions. The less information you have about the film, the better. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Die E This plot and script really makes no sense and the characters are flat. It could have been a great music video, but that is not a good movie at all. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/27/25 Full Review ichbin h Captivating, moving and stunning to watch. The film unfolds its power not through explanations, but through the force of its images, soundtrack, and the all-pervading bass that drives the story like a heartbeat. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Runa R WOW!!!! What a delight! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Pat K First half of the movie was amazing. The soundtrack, visuals and authentic actors were combined masterfully. The second half was tiring, with plot "twists" so increasingly silly that I found myself laughing at the movie. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Oliver Laxe

Director

Sergi López

Actor

Bruno Núñez

Actor

Jade Oukid

Actor

Tonin Janvier

Tonin

Richard Bellamy

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Movie Info

Synopsis Luis is traveling through southern Morocco with his son, Esteban. They're searching for his daughter, who has been missing for five months, last seen at a dance festival in the desert. As the pair travel from party to party, they hear of a semi-mythical rave near the border of Mauritania. Descending into the scorched terrain as a not-so-distant global conflict encroaches, Luis and Esteban are soon drawn into a primal landscape in which they must walk a tightrope between heaven and hell.
Director
Oliver Laxe
Screenwriter
Oliver Laxe, Santiago Fillol
Production Co
El Deseo, Movistar Plus+, 4A4 Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Runtime
1h 55m