Pioneer (2013)
Pioneer is set in the early '80s, at the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter, obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake.
Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: August 30, 2013
Cast
- Aksel Hennie - Petter
- Wes Bentley - Mike
- Stephen Lang - John Ferris
- Stephanie Sigman - Maria Salatzar
- Jonathan LaPaglia - Ronald
- Ane Dahl Torp - Pia
- Jørgen Langhelle - Leif
- André Eriksen - Knut Jensen
- David A. Jørgensen - Jørgen Heimland
- Eirik Stubø - Ivar Jeger
Screenplay
- Kathrine Valen Zeiner (Story)
- Hans Gunnarsson (Screenplay)
- Nikolaj Frobenius (Screenplay)
- Erik Skjoldbjærg (Screenplay)
- Cathinka Nicolaysen (Story)
Music: Nicolas Godin, Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Cinematography: Jallo Faber
Editing: Jonas Aarø, Frida Eggum Michaelsen
Production: MRP Matila Röhr Productions, Friland, Garagefilm International, Les Films d'Antoine, Film i Väst, Pandora Film
Country: Finland, Norway, Germany, Sweden, France
Language: Norsk, English
Budget: $8M
Original Language: no
Keywords
deep sea, scuba diving, deepsea
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pioneer about?
- Pioneer is set in the early '80s, at the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter, obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake.
- Who directed Pioneer?
- Pioneer was directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
- Who stars in Pioneer?
- Pioneer stars Aksel Hennie, Wes Bentley, Stephen Lang, Stephanie Sigman, Jonathan LaPaglia, Ane Dahl Torp.
- How long is Pioneer?
- Pioneer has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Pioneer?
- Pioneer is a Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Pioneer?
- Pioneer had a budget of $8M.
- Where was Pioneer produced?
- Pioneer was produced in Finland, Norway, Germany, Sweden, France.