A Necessary Escape' is the new M83 Soundtrack to the forthcoming film 'Dakar: Race Against The Desert'. The album will be available digitally from the 9th May with the physical release of the album following on the 27th June. Physical formats will include CD, regular vinyl and a limited coloured edition vinyl. This will be the 4th album soundtrack released by M83 and was recorded in both France and the US by M83's leading man, Anthony Gonzalez, along with regular M83 contributors, Joe Berry & Clement Libes.

The film 'Dakar: Race Against The Desert' will be released digitally by Universal Pictures on the 12th May and the film will get it's World-wide cinematic premiere on the 26th June at the MK2 Bibliothèque in in Paris.

The film, which is directed by the French actor/director Jalil Lespert, follows the World famous Dakar Car Rally - an event that for 45 years has been the ultimate test of resilience, skill and endurance in the world of Motorsports. Spanning 9,000 kilometres, the race lasts for 14 gruelling days over harsh desert terrain. With unprecedented access, this film dives into the world's toughest race, following legends like Sébastien Loeb, reigning champion Nasser Al-Attiyah, and pioneers Carlos Sainz and Stéphane Peterhansel. It also spotlights rising stars like Mason Klein.

* 'Dakar Chronicles' is the film's title in French version.