"Saving My Oasis" is an immersive VR film that transports viewers into the heart of M'Hamid El Ghizlane, a once-thriving oasis town in southern Morocco. The film combines visual imagery with abisonic sound to create a multisensory experience that showcases the harsh realities of environmental degradation and the human struggle to protect their heritage.
The story revolves around Halim Sbai, a 48-year-old resident who witnesses the gradual demise of his cherished oasis. As a sandstorm engulfs the town, coating everything in a suffocating yellow haze, the audience can feel the gritty particles in the air and hear the howling winds through the abisonic sound design. The immersive technology enables viewers to experience the town's transformation, making it difficult to breathe and stinging their eyes.
Halim, driven by his deep connection to the land and its history, embodies the resilience of the people who fought against colonial rule.
"Saving My Oasis" is a thought-provoking VR experience that immerses viewers in the beauty and devastation of M'Hamid El Ghizlane. Through the combination of visuals, ambisonic sound, and narrative, the film aims to raise awareness about climate change, cultural heritage, and the interconnectedness of humanity and nature.
Our protagonist, Halim, in one of his childhood quarters. Now slowly being swallowed by the Sahara Desert.
Even if Sahara is eating it self into Halim’s childhood places, music and song still inspire him to keep going.
SAVING MY OASIS
Cinematic VR piece.
Director - ROBERT FOX
Editor - NICOLAS STAFFOLANI
Sound Design JACQUES PEDERSEN
Composer - Tin Hoheili