Sirat
The thundering bass of an illegal rave in the Moroccan desert. A father, with his son, searches among the gyrating dancers for his missing daughter. A group of seasoned ravers reveal to them that a final event will be taking place in another desert location, and they follow the revellers across the barren wastes towards this last party, only to be confronted by their own existential limits.
Despite bigger films playing at this years’ Cannes Film Festival, Oliver Laxe’s Sirât was the one which garnered the most discussion, with many cinema-goers leaving the screen shaken by what they had experienced. And what an experience it is! To say too much about the film itself would be sacrilege, but it is safe to say that Sirát pitches itself as an enthralling journey film, bringing to mind other masterpieces of the genre, such as William Friedkin’s Sorcerer, whilst remaining completely fresh and quite unlike anything you have seen before. A deserving winner of the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, it demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible, with its thundering soundtrack by Berlin electronic producer Kangding Ray bringing you into the thick of the moment with every heavy, pulsing beat.
Introduced by Yal Sadat (Cahiers du Cinéma). This film will also screen at Cinemax Bantry on Tuesday 11 November.
This screening is supported by the IberScreen & Acción Cultural Española.
Cork International Film Festival is delighted to return to its Principal Venue, The Arc Cinema on North Main St, Cork, for its 70th Festival edition, Thursday 6th to Sunday 16th November 2025.
The Arc Cinema Cork is home to The GATE Screen — a space dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the beloved former Gate Cinema — and an ideal spot for meeting fellow festival goers in between screenings. The GATE Screen features luxurious double sofa seats and tables, creating an intimate and sophisticated viewing experience. It is dedicated to showcasing arthouse films, including independent and local productions, foreign and Irish language titles throughout the year.
