Samuel LoveNot since William Friedkin’s Sorcerer has a film had me so far on the edge of my seat, unable to breathe, with my heart beating out of my chest. Backed by a pulsating techno soundtrack, Sirāt often feels like an endurance test as our characters are pushed further and further to the limit – and beyond. It’s one of the most exhilarating cinematic experiences of recent years, and while it may suffer a few narrative/character missteps, the palpable tension is enough to carry the film and cement it as one of the best thrillers in years. Turn it up loud, turn off the lights, and lose yourself in the Moroccan desert… just tread very, very lightly.
Synopsis
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.
Sirāt is available now on Blu-ray and 4K UHD from Altitude Film Distribution
