Sirât

Spain Names Oliver Laxe’s “Sirât” as Official Oscar Contender, Join the Race with Cannes Acclaim and North American Distribution

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Madrid, Spain — Director Oliver Laxe’s ambitious film “Sirât” has been chosen as Spain’s official submission for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Pablo Berger, who received an animated feature nomination last year for “Robot Dreams.” The selection follows a thorough voting process by the members of Spain’s Academy of the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who evaluated several films over the summer before narrowing it down to three finalists: “Sirât,” Carla Simon’s “Romería,” and Eva Libertad’s “Deaf.” “Sirât,” which delivers an intense … Read more

Spain Chooses Cannes Hit “Sirāt” as Official Oscar Contender for International Feature

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Madrid, Spain — Óliver Laxe’s film Sirāt has been selected as Spain’s entry for the Academy Awards in the international feature film category. The film, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, secured a prestigious jury prize, sharing this honor with Sound of Falling, directed by Mascha Schilinski. Sirāt narrates the gripping story of a father and son searching for their missing daughter and sister during a rave set against the mountainous backdrop of southern Morocco. The cast features talent like Sergi López and Bruno Núñez Arjona, bringing emotional depth to this poignant narrative. The … Read more

Spain Chooses Oliver Laxe’s ‘Sirât’ for Oscar Contention in a Competitive International Film Race

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Madrid, Spain — Spain has officially chosen “Sirât,” directed by Oliver Laxe, as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. This striking film showcases a unique desert journey that has stirred interest both critically and commercially. The announcement was made by Pablo Berger, known for his previous work, including the animated feature “Robot Dreams,” which earned a nomination last year. Berger also represented Spain with his silent film “Blancanieves” at the Oscars in 2013. By selecting “Sirât,” Spain joins a competitive field vying for recognition in this prestigious … Read more

Cannes Spotlight Shines on Oliver Laxe’s ‘Sirât’ as it Clinches Jury Prize, Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Cinema

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CANNES, France — In a significant achievement for Spanish cinema, “Sirât,” directed by Oliver Laxe, has earned the Jury Prize at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film shares this recognition with Mascha Schilinski’s German entry, “Sound of Falling.” Receiving the award, Laxe expressed gratitude for the Cannes Festival, highlighting its role in bridging cultural divides. “It brings us together, allowing us to see through the wonderful mirror of cinema with fresh perspectives,” he said. The director emphasized the importance of cultural diversity, celebrating the festival as a platform that cherishes differences. This latest accolade … Read more