Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Sirât Wins FIPRESCI Prize at 2026 Palm Springs Festival
The movie Sirât, directed by Óliver Laxe, won a big prize at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2026.
The prize is called the FIPRESCI Prize for Best International Feature Film.
The judges liked the movie because it tells a story about a father who loves his children very much and shows what happens on their journey.
The movie also makes people think about life and death.
The festival happened from January 2 to January 12, 2026, and Sirât beat 43 other movies to win the prize.
The judges said the movie was exciting and made them think a lot.
Other movies also won different prizes at the festival, like Happy Birthday from Egypt and Natchez from the USA.
Sirât, directed by Óliver Laxe, won the FIPRESCI Prize for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival.
The film beat out 43 other titles from the International Feature Film Oscar Submissions program.
The jury praised Sirât for its portrayal of a father's devotion to his children and its exploration of life and death.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival ran from January 2 to January 12, 2026.
Other winners included Happy Birthday (Best International First Feature Film), Sentimental Value (Best International Screenplay), and Natchez (Best Documentary).
- Who
- Óliver Laxe (director) and the film Sirât
- What
- Winning the FIPRESCI Prize for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival
- When
- January 2-12, 2026
- Where
- Palm Springs International Film Festival
- Why
- The film was praised for its portrayal of a father's devotion and its exploration of death and the hereafter.
- Film
- Sirât
- Director
- Óliver Laxe
- Country
- Spain
- Prize
- FIPRESCI Prize for Best International Feature Film
- Festival
- Palm Springs International Film Festival
- Festival Year
- 2026
- Jury Comment
- Highlighted the film's portrayal of a father's devotion and its exploration of death and the hereafter.