‘Sirat’ Director Oliver Laxe Looks to Rainforest for Next Film: ‘I’m Very Drawn to the Amazon’

VarietySaturday, November 29, 2025 at 8:49:28 PM
‘Sirat’ Director Oliver Laxe Looks to Rainforest for Next Film: ‘I’m Very Drawn to the Amazon’
  • Oliver Laxe, the director of the film 'Sirat', has expressed a strong interest in exploring the Amazon rainforest for his next project. He highlighted the significance of the region's ceremonies, rituals, and medicinal practices as key elements he wishes to delve into, as reported by Variety.
  • This development indicates Laxe's desire to shift from arid landscapes to more vibrant settings, potentially enriching his storytelling with the cultural and spiritual depth found in the Amazon, which may resonate with audiences seeking diverse narratives in cinema.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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