A Breathless Awakening
In May 2021, Netflix introduced audiences to Oxygen, a French sci-fi thriller directed by Alexandre Aja and starring Mélanie Laurent. The film centers on Elizabeth Hansen, a woman who wakes up in a state-of-the-art cryogenic pod and remembers none of how she got there or who she is. As her supply of oxygen fades, she must work with an AI called M.I.L.O. to try to reconstruct her memory and figure out a way to escape. The film’s minimalistic setting and intense pacing left viewers captivated, but it was the profound themes and unexpected twists that sparked the most discourse.
The Twist That Took Everyone by Surprise
The narrative of the film is constructed in the form of mysteries, each one more shocking than the last. As Elizabeth works to uncover her history, she learns that she is an original Elizabeth Hansen clone, constructed to finish the work of the original on a mission to colonize a remote planet. The revelation is not only disorienting but, most importantly, it deals with questions of memory, consciousness, and the morality of cloning.
Fan Theories: What If?
The film’s ambiguous ending certainly left room for speculation and fan theories. Some suggested that the entire scenario might be a simulation, playing with what is ‘real’ in the film. Others proposed that the AI, M.I.L.O. is manipulating perceptions and that, perhaps, Elizabeth is not a clone after all. The open-endedness of the film and these theories demonstrate its ability to engage its audience.
Director’s Vision: Crafting a Claustrophobic Experience
In interviews, director Alexandre Aja spoke about the challenges and intentions that came with the decision to set an entire film within a confined space. His interest in themes of isolation and identity was sparked by the pod as a metaphor for the human condition. This limitation allowed for an intense focus by the cast and crew on the characters and narrative embedding a mental and psychological layer of tension within the film to accompany the physical challenges of the space.
Mélanie Laurent: A Performance Under Pressure
Mélanie Laurent needed to give an extraordinary performance so that the film would be able to gain success. Regarding the emotional excitement and fervor of the character, reviewers focused on the portrayal of the character’s fear, confusion, and determination. In the sentiment of the character, confusion, and determination. In the sentiment of this character, confusion, and battled determination. In interviews, given the emotional and physical constraints of the character, filming in a confined space, and particularly for an extended time, was and emotional challenge. Still, Laurent greatly appreciated the opportunity of filming a character so complex to fulfill in that on performance so that audiences and critics could respond as she anticipated.
Behind the Scenes: A Collaborative Effort
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Upon release, Oxygen had a mixed reception. While critics applauded the film’s suspenseful environment and Laurent’s acting, they felt the film had uneven pacing. Yet despite these critiques, the film had many conversations focused on its identity and memory. Having the ability to evoke conversations about the nature of consciousness and the ethics of cloning explains the impact the film still holds today.
Legacy: More than a Thriller
Oxygen is a film that is still a suspenseful thriller but more than that, it is a film that still stimulates critical thought. The exploration of identity, memory, and the essence of what it means to be human resonates well beyond the end credits. The film’s open structure will always invite speculation on its interpretation providing Oxygen with sustained relevance for years to come.
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