‘Sirât’: A Journey of Hope at the Cannes Film Festival
Oliver Laxe’s latest film, Sirât, is making waves as it prepares for its world premiere in the prestigious competition section of the Cannes Film Festival. The film’s global sales are being managed by The Match Factory.
Plot Overview
Sirât follows a poignant narrative centered around a father and son who journey to a vibrant rave deep within the mountains of southern Morocco. Their goal is to locate Mar, their daughter and sister, who has mysteriously disappeared during one of these raucous, sleepless parties. As they navigate through a pulsating landscape of electronic music and an unaccustomed sense of freedom, they continuously distribute Mar’s photo in hopes of finding her. Their determination leads them deeper into the wilderness, where they must confront their own limitations amidst the chaos.
Cast and Crew
The film features a talented cast including Sergi López, Bruno Nuñez, Stefania Gadda, and others. The writing team comprises Santiago Fillol and Oliver Laxe, with stunning cinematography by Mauro Herce.
Production Details
Sirât is produced as an original work for Movistar Plus+, in collaboration with Filmes da Ermida, El Deseo, Uri Films, and 4A4 Productions. Distribution in Spain is managed by Bteam Pictures, with Pyramide Films overseeing the French release. In the Baltic region, the film will be released by A-One Films, while MCF is responsible for distribution in the Balkans.
Producers
The production team includes notable figures such as Domingo Corral, Oliver Laxe himself, Xavi Font, and acclaimed filmmakers Pedro Almodóvar and Agustín Almodóvar, along with several others. The film also received support from Arte Germany.
Previous Works of Laxe
Oliver Laxe carries an impressive filmography, having previously directed Fire Will Come, which earned the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes in 2019; Mimosas, which won the Critics’ Week Grand Prize at Cannes in 2016; and You All Are Captains, a film featured in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes in 2010 that received the FIPRESCI Prize.