Oliver Laxe’s ‘Sirat’ Sold by the Match Factory to Slew of International Territories After Cannes Jury Prize Win
variety.comPublished: 5/24/2025
Summary
"The Match Factory has secured extensive international distribution for its Cannes-winning film *Sirat*, with plans to expand into North America, Italy, India, and beyond as negotiations for additional territories continue. Directed by Sergi López, the film follows a father and son searching for their lost daughter in the Moroccan desert, surrounded by music and a sense of freedom that challenges their limits. Praise from Variety highlights its bold storytelling and cultural relevance, calling it a "brilliantly bizarre" and "cult-ready" vision."