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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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FeaturesHow the all-female sound team for ‘Sirât’ has made Oscars history
”This film has helped put the spotlight on our work because of the way it relies on the role of the sound and music.”
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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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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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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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