Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea
La Cité du pétrole
Synopsis
"Oil Rocks" - behind the enigmatic name lies the first and largest offshore oil-platform ever built, a vast city in the middle of the Caspian Sea, built by Stalin in 1949. 60 years on, "Oil Rocks" is still operational and the first western film crew ever receives access. Just imagine: 200 kilometers of bridges, thousands of oil workers, hundreds of platforms, up to nine-story buildings, a park and sports field, nothing less then an oil-rig Atlantis, only real. Combining archive footage from the Soviet era and the exclusive new footage, the film tells the story of this timeless place and it's inhabitants.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Wolfensberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Wolfensberger, Peter Entell
- Original Score
- Igor Cubrilovic
- Original Title
- La Cité du pétrole
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Azerbaijani, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Intermezzo Films, TSR, Thin Line Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Wolfensberger
Marc Wolfensberger, Peter Entell
Igor Cubrilovic
Jón Björgvinsson
Patrick Léger, Peter Entell, Ana Acosta
Isabelle Gattiker
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Wolfensberger
Director
Marc Wolfensberger
Screenplay
Peter Entell
Screenplay
Isabelle Gattiker
Producer
Jón Björgvinsson
Director of Photography
Patrick Léger
Editor
Peter Entell
Editor
Ana Acosta
Editor
Igor Cubrilovic
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea
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What is Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea about?
"Oil Rocks" - behind the enigmatic name lies the first and largest offshore oil-platform ever built, a vast city in the middle of the Caspian Sea, built by Stalin in 1949. 60 years on, "Oil Rocks" is still operational and the first western film crew ever receives access. Just imagine: 200 kilometers of bridges, thousands of oil workers, hundreds of platforms, up to nine-story buildings, a park and sports field, nothing less then an oil-rig Atlantis, only real. Combining archive footage from the Soviet era and the exclusive new footage, the film tells the story of this timeless place and it's inhabitants.
Who directed Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea?
Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea was directed by Marc Wolfensberger.
Who stars in Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea?
The principal cast of Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea includes Not specified.
When was Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea released and how long is it?
Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oil Rocks: City Above the Sea was composed by Igor Cubrilovic.