Spain’s Oscar entry for international feature, “Sirāt,” not only earned a nod in that category, it also made history when the film’s sound team was recognized. Supervising sound editor Laia Casanovas, ...

The immersive power of sound is present from the first minute of “Sirāt,” as we watch a bunch of roadies set up massive 15-foot speakers in the barren desert. Then comes the crackling feedback noise, ...