Pioneer
2013 · 106 min · Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg
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This conspiracy thriller is set in the early 80's, 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.
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Pioneer (2013) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 30%, Anxiety 25%, Curiosity 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Tension30%
- Anxiety25%
- Curiosity20%
- Excitement15%
- Satisfaction10%
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The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anxiety, Curiosity. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Adventure. AI estimate.
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Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Curiosity. Its IMDb rating of 6.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 62/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Sadness
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Anger
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 52 % | 48 % | 43 % | 0 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 54 % | 51 % | 40 % | 3 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 54 % | 35 % | 8 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Tension | 74 % | 73 % | 27 % | 29 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Tension | 86 % | 83 % | 30 % | 64 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Sadness | 79 % | 66 % | 49 % | 76 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Sadness | 71 % | 56 % | 64 % | 59 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Curiosity | 69 % | 60 % | 69 % | 36 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Curiosity | 68 % | 61 % | 69 % | 35 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Curiosity | 71 % | 64 % | 71 % | 44 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Curiosity | 77 % | 69 % | 75 % | 51 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Sadness | 78 % | 68 % | 70 % | 61 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Tension | 74 % | 68 % | 63 % | 56 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Tension | 71 % | 70 % | 60 % | 36 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Tension | 73 % | 71 % | 64 % | 23 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Tension | 83 % | 80 % | 61 % | 23 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Tension | 90 % | 89 % | 53 % | 26 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 93′ | Tension | 86 % | 83 % | 55 % | 36 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Anger | 81 % | 59 % | 50 % | 54 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 103′ | Anger | 80 % | 35 % | 35 % | 65 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Ronald
Jørgen Heimland
Ivar Jeger
Trond
Martin
Trude Svendsen
Jørgen's father
Security guard
Police inspector
Minister
Philip
Diver
Details
- Directed by
- Erik Skjoldbjærg
- Written by
- Erik Skjoldbjærg, Nikolaj Frobenius, Hans Gunnarsson, Cathinka Nicolaysen, Kathrine Valen Zeiner
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2013
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Country
- Norway, Germany, Sweden, France, Finland
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
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