Oxygen (2021)

In the 2021 French science fiction thriller “Oxygen,” directed by Alexandre Aja, viewers are thrust into a tense and gripping survival scenario that delves into themes of identity and human resilience. The film follows Liz Hansen (played by Mélanie Laurent), who finds herself trapped in a cryogenic chamber with no memory of how she ended up there or how to escape.

As Liz slowly awakens, she discovers that the oxygen levels in the chamber are dangerously low, putting her life at immediate risk. The advanced technology of the chamber, coupled with the suffocating environment, intensifies the claustrophobic atmosphere and heightens the urgency of her situation. Liz must use her wits and limited resources to solve the mystery of her confinement and find a way to escape before time runs out and she succumbs to suffocation.

“Oxygen” leverages its high-stakes premise and Laurent’s compelling performance to explore existential questions and personal challenges within the confines of a single, confined space. The film’s tightly woven narrative and suspenseful pacing keep audiences on edge, as Liz’s struggle for survival becomes a profound and intense examination of human determination against overwhelming odds.

In the 2021 French science fiction thriller “Oxygen,” directed by Alexandre Aja, viewers are thrust into a tense and gripping survival scenario that delves into themes of identity and human resilience. The film follows Liz Hansen (played by Mélanie Laurent), who finds herself trapped in a cryogenic chamber with no memory of how she ended…