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FeaturesOliver Laxe on his techno-fuelled Oscar contender ‘Sirât’: “It’s triggered a debate, and I love that”
Inspired by his years as a raver, Oliver Laxe’s Sirât is a wild ride through the Moroccan desert — and Spain’s submission for the Oscars. Elisabet Cabeza talks to the Spanish French director.
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Reviews‘Sirât’ review: Oliver Laxe’s long strange trip stars Sergi López
Fraught trek across the desert in search of missing daughter is a cinematic risk for French-Spanish auteur
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NewsSpain selects Cannes Jury Prize winner ‘Sirât’ as Oscars submission
Eva Libertad’s ’Sorda’ and Carla Simón’s ’Romería’ were also shortlisted.
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NewsLes Arcs selects eight emerging directors for 2025 Talent Village
Recent alumni of the initiative include Dorian Jespers and Bernhard Wenger
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FeaturesHow Cannes Competition title ‘Sirat’ shot in the searing heat of the Moroccan desert
Morocco’s stunning scenery, skilled crew and 30% rebate make it a magnet for filmmakers.
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FeaturesCannes 2025 line-up guide: Competition and Out Of Competition titles
Line-up includes films from Lynne Ramsay, Ari Aster, Oliver Hermanus, Kelly Reichardt, Wes Anderson and Joachim Trier.
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FeaturesWhy Spanish independent filmmaking is flourishing
Competition titles ’Romería’ and ’Sirat’ are spearheading the presence of the Spanish film industry at Cannes.
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NewsCannes prize-winner Olivier Laxe, Lisandro Alonso among Mexico's Catapulta lab line-up (exclusive)
Mexican virtual lab offers USD 30,000 in cash prizes.
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NewsNorthern Banner picks up 'Olli Mäki', 'Mimosas'
Raven Banner’s specialty label has acquired Canadian rights to two Toronto-bound Cannes triumphs: Un Certain Regard winner The Happiest Day In The Life Of Olli Mäki and Critics Week winner Mimosas.
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