Movies and TvShows featuring "north-sea-oil" theme.

State of Happiness is a Norwegian TV show that takes place in the 1960s-1980s in Stavanger, Norway, during the oil boom. The story follows the lives of characters involved in the oil industry, politics, and the clash of different social classes. It also explores themes of love, religion, and the impact of the oil boom on the community.

A group of workers on a remote Scottish oil rig are due to return to the mainland when a mysterious fog enshrouds them and supernatural forces take hold. The crew must navigate through the fog and the unknown force that drives it. As they struggle to survive, they question who they can trust.

In 1970s Scotland, Bess, a naive young woman, deeply in love with her paralyzed husband, Jan, is advised by his doctor to have sex with other men so he can regain his virility. Despite her strong religious beliefs, Bess agrees and embarks on a journey of self-sacrifice that leads to tragic consequences.

When an eccentric man hijacks an oil rig in the North Sea, a rescue mission is set in motion to save the hostages and prevent a disaster.

Roughnecks is a BBC comedy-drama series that ran over two series between 1994 and 1995 on BBC One. The show centred on the working and personal lives of those who worked on the fictional oil rig "The Osprey Explorer" in the North Sea.

Dark Souls is a horror movie that delves into the dark and twisted world of the oil industry. It follows a father's investigation of a supernatural serial murder case that is connected to the oil drilling activities in the North Sea. As he uncovers a conspiracy, he faces supernatural powers and a deadly chase.

Pioneer is a movie that takes place in the 1970s and 1980s, revolving around the North Sea oil industry. It follows the story of a deep-sea diver who becomes entangled in a cover-up after witnessing an accidental death. As he investigates further, he uncovers a web of corruption and danger that puts his own life at risk. With thrilling action scenes and suspenseful moments, Pioneer keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Oil Strike North is a BBC television drama series produced in 1975. The series was created and produced by Gerard Glaister and dealt with life on Nelson One, a North Sea oil rig owned by the fictional company Triumph Oil. Eschewing the corporate power struggles of Mogul / The Troubleshooters and concentrating on more personal storylines, Oil Strike North was essentially a character study of how workers faced life on the rig and the impact it had on the lives of their families and loved ones. The scenario was later revived by the BBC for the mid-1990s drama Roughnecks. Oil Strike North lasted for one series of thirteen episodes. The leading cast members included Nigel Davenport, Glyn Owen, Barbara Shelley, Angela Douglas, Andrew Robertson, Richard Hurndall, Sean Caffrey and Maurice Roëves. Gerard Glaister later moved onto to produce the Second World War resistance drama Secret Army, the air freight series Buccaneer and then onto the boating soap serial Howards' Way. Two of the leading actors in Oil Strike North, Nigel Davenport and Glyn Owen, also later appeared in Howards' Way.

Against the backdrop of the 1977 Edinburgh Film Festival, two low-budget filmmakers attempt to talk up some finance as they hunt for cash, cast and ‘name director’ Sam Fuller to shoot their Aberdeen-set oil-boom adventure ‘Gulf and Western’. Along the way, they encounter a plethora of filmmaking luminaries including Wim Wenders, Stephen Frears, John Boorman, Bill Forsyth and Alan Bennett.

Fire in the Night is a documentary that recounts the tragic events of the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster that took place in the North Sea in 1988. The film showcases the harrowing experiences of the survivors and the courageous efforts of the rescue teams who risked their lives to save others. It explores the causes of the disaster and the lasting impact it had on the offshore oil industry.

From the discovery of huge oil fields off the coast of Scotland to their mass privatisation during the Thatcher era, The Oil Machine highlights how oil became the invisible engine driving UK economic and public policy. In the wake of COP26 in Glasgow, demand for climate action has become a key societal concern and the pressure on both oil companies and the government continues to mount. Bringing together a wide range of voices, from industry executives and economists to young activists, Davie offers a visceral and thought-provoking interrogation into how this insidious machine might be dismantled.