Desert Raves and Apocalyptic Doom Collide in 'Sirāt,' One of the Year's Most Talked About Films

Since its prize-winning debut at the Cannes Film Festival, “Sirāt” has been one the year’s most talked about films ...
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'Sirāt' is a desert survival story — and one of the year's most gripping films

Sirāt tells the story of a man searching for his lost daughter at a rave in the Sahara Desert. Though it carries echoes of earlier cinema, nothing about this film feels derivative or secondhand.

The 10 Best Jacob Elordi Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

We rank the best movies and TV shows starring Jacob Elordi, including Netflix's Frankenstein, HBO's Euphoria, and Amazon MGM ...
The New Yorker

“Sirāt” Is a Harrowing, Exhilarating Dance of Death

In Oliver Laxe’s desert thriller, an intensely agonizing journey reveals both the pitiless nature of fate and the stubborn ...
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The Under-The-Radar Aviation Museum In Louisiana You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

For photography enthusiasts, the outdoor aircraft park is a dream come true. The planes are arranged to allow for dramatic angles and compositions, and the Louisiana sky provides a perfect backdrop.

‘Sirāt’ Director Oliver Laxe on His Stealth Oscar Entry, Shooting an ‘Existential’ ‘Mad Max,’ and ‘Making Sorcery’ Like David Lynch

Sirat' director Oliver Laxe talks his homage to 'Mad Max,' David Lynch, and Tarkovsky, and why he wanted to bring young ...