S2E46: ‘Sirāt’ Director Oliver Laxe Talks Mad Max Inspiration, Philosophy & Filming in the Desert

On today’s episode of The Awards Tour Podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits down with 'Sirāt' director, co-writer, and producer Oliver Laxe for a deep dive into one of the year’s most visceral cinematic experiences.In their discussion, Laxe shares the inspirations behind 'Sirāt,' what it was like shooting in the unforgiving desert landscape, the powerful reactions audiences have had to the film, and how dance and EDM can serve as a release for ancestral trauma. Later, Laxe discusses drawing inspiration from 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' and even wonders what George Miller himself might think of 'Sirāt.'Check out 'Sirāt' now on Fandango at Home, and we'll see you on the next stop on the awards tour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.