Cinema VinesA new documentary, titled Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, premiered this Saturday at the Venice Film Festival, chronicling the British rock duo’s much‑anticipated 2025 world tour. The film captures the tense reunion of brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, who had not met in 15 years, as they prepare for the “Live ’25” tour. Liam’s first words to Noel are a sharp critique of the acoustic shields on the drums, followed by an unfiltered performance before he exits without saying a word.
Steven Knight, known for the TV series Peaky Blinders and the latest James Bond film, explains that the Gallagher brothers are “English working‑class men who do not show emotion or even shake hands.” The documentary follows the brothers through the tour, showing how their long‑standing feud, which began with a backstage fight in Paris in 2009, gradually dissolves. Knight notes that the reconciliation was helped by the children of Liam and Noel, who had never met before the reunion. "I think once their kids got involved, that was the cement. Their kids met and became mates," he says.
Fans gathered on the waterfront of Venice on Saturday morning, cheering as the Gallagher brothers waved from a boat. Their on‑stage reunion last year sparked an outpouring of 1990s nostalgia and highlighted Oasis’s enduring appeal across generations and languages. The film seeks to explain why the band remains a cultural touchstone, even as it glosses over controversies such as dynamic ticket pricing and the 2009 break‑up.
Knight also discussed his upcoming Bond project, saying he could not reveal details but was excited about it. He added that the success of recent tour documentaries, such as Taylor Swift’s 2023 film that grossed $260 million worldwide and Beyoncé’s $44 million tour movie, provides a precedent for projects like Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger. The film, while expletive‑heavy, focuses on feel‑good entertainment, showcasing Liam’s nerves about making mistakes, his decision to abstain from cigarettes and alcohol on tour, and Noel’s emotional volatility at the outset.
