# Pioneer (2013)

> A Norwegian deep-sea diver is pulled into a deadly conspiracy as the country races to exploit its newly discovered offshore oil riches.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/101604

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Thriller
- Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg
- Cast: Aksel Hennie, Wes Bentley, Stephen Lang, Stephanie Sigman, Jonathan LaPaglia, Ane Dahl Torp, Jørgen Langhelle, André Eriksen
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2369205/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: paranoid, brooding, claustrophobic, late night thriller viewing, international cinema night

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