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Film Oasis Explores Adolescent Rage Without Easy Answers
4 Sep
Summary
- The film explores adolescent rage and violence in the digital age.
- It questions the nature of a safe place, whether physical or mental.
- The German-Austrian co-production premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
Jannis Lenz's feature debut, "Oasis" (Oase), premiered at the Venice Film Festival's Horizons section on September 6, 2026. The film confronts the pervasive issues of adolescent rage and violence, particularly within the context of the digital age.
"Oasis" centers on three outcast students who retreat to a forest seeking refuge after a disturbing online video goes viral. Their interactions evolve into rituals, with pain becoming an escape, but past traumas resurface, redrawing their boundaries.
The German-Austrian co-production, produced by Zeitgeist Filmproduktion and Wega Film, explores the nature of safe spaces, questioning if they are merely locations or states of mind. Lenz, who previously explored similar themes in his shorts, collaborated closely with his cast and crew, including cinematographer and co-writer Alexander Dirninger.
Lenz emphasized the importance of creating a trusting environment on set, mirroring the safe space sought by the characters. The film's German theatrical release is slated for February 2027, with Totem Films handling international sales.
