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'Sirat' and 'F1' put a spotlight on the art of sound design in movies

NPR | By Chloe Veltman
Published March 2, 2026 at 3:41 AM CST

Two films nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound this year -- "Sirat" and "F1" -- highlight this crucial but often under-appreciated aspect of cinema.

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Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.
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