Winner of the Cannes Jury Prize, this cinematic shockwave will cause a stir everywhere it screens. Energised by a propulsive techno soundtrack composed by Kangding Ray (winner of the Cannes Soundtrack Prize), Sirât explores existence, loss and grief in ways that will leave you breathless.
Inspired by the Sirāt Bridge, which in Islamic tradition separates hell from heaven where the soul is confronted with its true nature, the film tells the story of Luis, a father who embarks on a journey with his son to search for his eldest daughter, Marina, after she disappears deep into the rave communities of the Moroccan desert. On their travels they encounter a diverse group of revellers escaping the harshness of the world in favour of the freedom they find in each other and in the hypnotism of the music. What follows is wild, unpredictable, dizzying and utterly visceral.
With swirling dust storms and solar flashes alighting the cinematic landscapes – all stunningly enhanced by director of photography Mauro Herce’s exquisite Super 16mm – and an award-winning, low end–heavy score by techno stalwart Kangding Ray, the gruelling expedition amidst the mountains of Morocco increasingly transforms into a sensorial and hypnotic experience that tests physical and psychological limits.
Delivered with the elemental power of myth, Sirât is an unmissable and vivid example of cinema’s potential to shock, unnerve and move.
Getting Here and Getting In:
Parking at UWA is free after 5pm. We recommend car parks 1 and 5: check this map.
Allow time for parking: UWA hosts many events and sometimes it takes a little longer to find a space.
Doors open at 6pm. In 2026 the box office will be cashless.
Food and Drink
The pay-bar offers wines, beers, soft and hot drinks, along with chips, chocolate and, importantly, ice creams!
The Somerville Auditorium is also a BYO venue: bring your own picnic and favourite tipple.
We have many picnic tables and grassed areas.
Pre-ordering your gourmet pizza is crucial: order here.
Enjoying your film
The film starts at 8pm until 1 March 2026. From 2 March 2026 the film starts at 7.30pm.
Cushions courtesy of Lotterywest are available.
Seats are not assigned: on your arrival you can reserve a seat with a rug or cushion. Please don't leave single seat gaps.
We have plenty of seating, please do not bring your own.
There are four locations suitable for wheelchair users - please speak to a staff member on your arrival.
Nights can soemtimes be cool, so please rug up.
We treat the Auditorium for mosquitoes, but still bring your preferred mozzie spray.
Lost Property
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