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Oasis Documentary Debuts at Venice, Features First Joint Interview in Two Decades
The 128‑minute film Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger opened the 83rd Venice International Film Festival this weekend, delivering a rare glimpse of the Gallagher brothers together on screen after a twenty‑year hiatus. The documentary follows the band’s 2025 reunion tour, Oasis Live ’25, and stitches together backstage rituals, onstage chemistry, and moments of quiet reconciliation that had long been missing from public view.
From the moment the camera rolled, the film felt like a backstage pass to a legendary show. Liam and Noel Gallagher, each a titan in his own right, walked the Venice carpet twice—first for the festival screening and again for a London debut later that week. The audience’s eight‑minute ovation was a striking sign of the film’s resonance; such enthusiasm is uncommon for a music documentary presented at a film festival.
While the film does not probe the behind‑the‑scenes negotiations that sparked the 2024 reunion, it offers a subtle, often moving portrait of the brothers’ apparent reconciliation. Director and writer Steven Knight, known for high‑profile projects, explained at a press conference that the connection between the Gallaghers and the film starts with the music itself. "Music has its own way of directly entering people’s souls and hearts," Knight said. "The poetry of the songs feels almost like a radio receiving these things, and the words come," he added, urging viewers to interpret the lyrics on a personal level.
The 128‑minute runtime allows the documentary to chart the evolution of Oasis and the logistics of the 2025 tour. Viewers are treated to rare footage of rehearsals, soundchecks, and behind‑the‑scenes moments that had never been released before. The film also captures the original lineup—Liam on lead vocals, Noel on guitar and backing vocals, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Gem Archer on guitars, and Andy Bell on bass—alongside touring musicians, offering a comprehensive view of the band’s current incarnation.
A highlight is the brothers’ first joint interview in two decades, a moment that has drawn intense attention from fans and music journalists alike. The interview, filmed during a break between shows, reveals a palpable shift in tone; the Gallagher duo discuss the pressures of touring, the emotional weight of their shared history, and the music that keeps them together.
The documentary’s release schedule underscores its strategic timing. The film will hit theaters on Friday, September 11, and will stream on Disney+ the same week. This dual release strategy aligns with the band’s ongoing tour, which includes dates in major cities such as London, New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney. By debuting at Venice and London before the cinematic release, the film positions itself as a key cultural artifact documenting Oasis’s return to the global stage.
In the coming weeks, the film will roll out across cinemas in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its availability on both theatrical and streaming platforms—coupled with the band’s worldwide touring schedule—reinforces the enduring interest in Oasis’s legacy. For fans and industry observers, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger offers a detailed, intimate look at the brothers’ collaboration and the music that has defined a generation.
As the band continues to perform worldwide, the documentary remains a snapshot of a pivotal moment in their history, capturing the energy of a reunion tour, the warmth of a reconciled relationship, and the timeless power of their songs.
From the moment the camera rolled, the film felt like a backstage pass to a legendary show. Liam and Noel Gallagher, each a titan in his own right, walked the Venice carpet twice—first for the festival screening and again for a London debut later that week. The audience’s eight‑minute ovation was a striking sign of the film’s resonance; such enthusiasm is uncommon for a music documentary presented at a film festival.
While the film does not probe the behind‑the‑scenes negotiations that sparked the 2024 reunion, it offers a subtle, often moving portrait of the brothers’ apparent reconciliation. Director and writer Steven Knight, known for high‑profile projects, explained at a press conference that the connection between the Gallaghers and the film starts with the music itself. "Music has its own way of directly entering people’s souls and hearts," Knight said. "The poetry of the songs feels almost like a radio receiving these things, and the words come," he added, urging viewers to interpret the lyrics on a personal level.
The 128‑minute runtime allows the documentary to chart the evolution of Oasis and the logistics of the 2025 tour. Viewers are treated to rare footage of rehearsals, soundchecks, and behind‑the‑scenes moments that had never been released before. The film also captures the original lineup—Liam on lead vocals, Noel on guitar and backing vocals, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Gem Archer on guitars, and Andy Bell on bass—alongside touring musicians, offering a comprehensive view of the band’s current incarnation.
A highlight is the brothers’ first joint interview in two decades, a moment that has drawn intense attention from fans and music journalists alike. The interview, filmed during a break between shows, reveals a palpable shift in tone; the Gallagher duo discuss the pressures of touring, the emotional weight of their shared history, and the music that keeps them together.
The documentary’s release schedule underscores its strategic timing. The film will hit theaters on Friday, September 11, and will stream on Disney+ the same week. This dual release strategy aligns with the band’s ongoing tour, which includes dates in major cities such as London, New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney. By debuting at Venice and London before the cinematic release, the film positions itself as a key cultural artifact documenting Oasis’s return to the global stage.
In the coming weeks, the film will roll out across cinemas in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its availability on both theatrical and streaming platforms—coupled with the band’s worldwide touring schedule—reinforces the enduring interest in Oasis’s legacy. For fans and industry observers, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger offers a detailed, intimate look at the brothers’ collaboration and the music that has defined a generation.
As the band continues to perform worldwide, the documentary remains a snapshot of a pivotal moment in their history, capturing the energy of a reunion tour, the warmth of a reconciled relationship, and the timeless power of their songs.
