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Óliver Laxe’s ‘Sirāt’ Opens In Theaters With Strong Reviews And Oscar Nods

Critics highlight its bass-driven sound as a must-hear on the big screen.

Overview

  • Sirāt begins wider theatrical play on February 27 after early limited runs, with UK releases confirmed and additional venues adding the title.
  • The Cannes-lauded feature is nominated at the Oscars for Best International Feature and Best Sound.
  • Reviews emphasize an immersive audiovisual design built around Kangding Ray’s pounding electronic score, urging audiences to seek out top-tier cinema sound.
  • The story follows a father and young son searching desert rave communities for a missing daughter, with real-life ravers and non-professionals adding authenticity.
  • Critics praise its daring mid-film pivot into unsettling territory and caution against spoilers, noting the film’s shock-and-transcendence ambitions.