An Existential Journey by Óliver Laxe
Prepare for an immersive cinematic journey into the deserts and mountains of Morocco. Sirāt is not just a film—it's an existential road movie that explores grief, resilience, and the uncharted terrain between hope and despair. With its hypnotic soundscape and raw emotional power, this Spanish masterpiece earned both the Cannes Jury Prize and two Oscar nominations.
Thank you for being here to experience this profound exploration of human endurance. Watch with headphones to fully appreciate the award-winning sound design.
Óliver Laxe
2025
117 minutes
Spain
Spanish, Arabic
(with English subtitles)
2 Nominations
International Feature & Sound
Full Film • Cannes Jury Prize Winner • HD Quality
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Sound Warning: The film features an immersive electronic score and atmospheric sound design.
Sirāt is a 2025 Spanish drama film that blends existential road‑movie elements with a stark emotional journey. The story follows Luis (played by Sergi López) and his young son Esteban (Bruno Núñez Arjona) as they travel into the deserts and mountains of southern Morocco searching for Mar, their daughter/sister, who disappeared months earlier while attending a remote rave party, forcing them to confront grief, resilience, and the uncharted terrain between hope and despair.
Directed by Óliver Laxe, the film features a mix of professional and non‑professional performances that emphasize its raw, immersive tone. The distinctive electronic score and hypnotic soundscape earned the film Oscar recognition for Best Sound, while its powerful storytelling won the Jury Prize at Cannes.
As Spain's official submission to the Oscars, Sirāt represents the best of contemporary European cinema—ambitious, emotionally resonant, and technically brilliant.
This film is presented here for educational analysis and cinematic appreciation. Sirāt is particularly notable for its Oscar-nominated sound design—an immersive electronic score and atmospheric soundscape that are integral to the viewing experience. We recommend using headphones to fully appreciate the technical mastery that earned this film its Academy recognition.
The blend of professional actors (Sergi López) with non‑professional performers creates a unique authenticity that has been praised by critics worldwide. This portal is dedicated to the educational appreciation of cinematic art under fair use principles.