‘Sirat’ Review: Oliver Laxe Brings Sound And Fury To A Mythic Story Of Family And Loss – Cannes Film Festival

Óliver Laxe’s debut film at Cannes combines existential themes with apocalyptic sci-fi, featuring bold sound design and a gripping narrative about Luis’s search for his missing daughter, Mar, while his family faces a dire situation in the Moroccan desert. The movie’s cultural fusion of Spanish, French, English, and Arabic languages alongside its surreal ending offer a hauntingly original exploration of family, loss, and survival.