Pioneer
Pionér
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
PIONEER Trailer | Festival 2013
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
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
Endre Hellestveit
Trond
Laurents Rørvik
Martin
Janne Heltberg
Trude Svendsen
Jerker Fahlström
Jørgen's father
Tyrone C. Wiggins
Security guard
Thomas Hedengran
Jegers personal helper
Jan Gunnar Sjøthun
Police inspector
Arne Lindtner Næss
Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 4, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Skjoldbjærg
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Gunnarsson, Nikolaj Frobenius, Erik Skjoldbjærg
- Original Score
- Nicolas Godin, Jean-Benoît Dunckel
- Original Title
- Pionér
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Norway, Germany, Sweden, France
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- MRP Matila Röhr Productions, Friland, Garagefilm International, Les Films d'Antoine, Film i Väst, Pandora Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Hans Gunnarsson, Nikolaj Frobenius, Erik Skjoldbjærg, Kathrine Valen Zeiner, Cathinka Nicolaysen
Nicolas Godin, Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Jallo Faber, Carl P. Rasmussen
Jonas Aarø, Frida Eggum Michaelsen
Christian Fredrik Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Director
Hans Gunnarsson
Screenplay
Nikolaj Frobenius
Screenplay
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Screenplay
Christian Fredrik Martin
Producer
Jonas Aarø
Editor
Frida Eggum Michaelsen
Editor
Karl Júlíusson
Production Design
Anne Pedersen
Costume Design
Mats Andersen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Manfred Büttner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Deni Jordan
Stunt Coordinator
Nicolas Godin
Original Music Composer
Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Original Music Composer
Jallo Faber
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pioneer.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Pioneer.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
BD Release: 2011-2015
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 2011-2015
Movies
Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
Norway
Imported from IMDb list
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
Similar Titles to Pioneer
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
7.4
5.5
6.1
5.1
4.5
5.5
6.0
6.0
6.1
6.0
4.2
5.7
4.5
4.5
3.5
6.1
5.0
4.7
More Like Pioneer
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pioneer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Pioneer includes Aksel Hennie, Wes Bentley, Stephen Lang, Stephanie Sigman, Jonathan LaPaglia.
When was Pioneer released and how long is it?
Pioneer was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Pioneer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pioneer was composed by Nicolas Godin, Jean-Benoît Dunckel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pioneer?
Pioneer holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).