Surrounded by electronic music and a raw, unfamiliar sense of freedom, they hand out her photo again and again. Hope is fading but they push through and follow a group of ravers heading to one last party in the desert. As they venture deeper into the burning wilderness, the journey forces them to confront their own limits.

Performances shine, from non-professional nomadic ravers to Sergi López’s grieving father. Both highly tactile and metaphysical, with meaning pulsating beneath its surface, Sirāt invites us to trace our own path through the desert mirage. Oscar nominated for Best Sound and Best International Feature Film.

This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

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