A father and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They’re searching for Mar — daughter and sister — who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. 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.

Sirat is a spectacular cinematic journey in which a missing daughter, desert sands, and the electronic beats of Kangding Ray come together to create a unique film experience. The Moroccan desert forms the imposing backdrop for this dangerous quest, featuring a number of memorable moments that definitively put Spanish director Oliver Laxe (Mimosas) on the map.

Luis (Sergi López) arrives with his young son Esteban (Bruno Núñez Arjona) at an illegal rave deep in the desert of southern Morocco. He is searching for his daughter Mar, who disappeared months earlier during one of these boundary-free parties. Desperately seeking a final trace of Mar, they follow a group of ravers even deeper into the desert. What follows is a physical and spiritual journey, accompanied by a hypnotic soundtrack.

Sirat won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to actor Sergi López (Pan’s Labyrinth, Happy as Lazzaro), Oliver Laxe mainly relies on an inexperienced cast. The film was co-produced by Pedro Almodóvar’s production company and is on the Oscar shortlist for Best International Feature Film.