The Burning Sea
Norwegian oil rig disaster sparks environmental catastrophe.

About The Burning Sea
Released: 2021
Platform: Hulu
Rating:
Run time: 1h 44m
Cast
Kristine Kujath Thorp, Henrik Bjelland, Rolf Kristian Larsen, Daniel Frikstad, Anders Baasmo Christiansen
About The Burning Sea
The Burning Sea (released in 2021) is a Norwegian disaster film, directed by John Andreas Andersen. The movie is a new installment in Norwegian's successful wave of disaster films. The plot is based on real-life incidents where seismic blasts used in submarine petroleum extraction lead to ecological catastrophes, leading to a dramatic increase in ocean temperatures and the potential of impending disaster.
Making/Production
The production of 'The Burning Sea' included a significant focus on making the movie as realistic as possible. This involved using real-life scenarios of ecological devastation. The production team was headed by John Andreas Andersen, well-known for using his cinematic skills to highlight essential environmental issues. His direction helped make this film a vivid representation of a significant ecological crisis.
Actors
- Kristine Kujath Thorp: who plays the marine biologist Sophia, portrayed a very emotional and determined character who is set to discover the root cause of the strange occurrences.
- Henrik Bjelland: played the character of Stian, demonstrated a brilliantly supportive character to Sophia in unveiling the disaster.
- Bjørn Floberg: known for his intense performance as the corporate figure playing important but controversial role in the plot's development.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie is Norway’s biggest production to date.
- It is the third installment in a series of disaster films that started with The Wave (2015) and was followed by The Quake (2018).
- The Burning Sea has been praised for effectively blending elements of thriller and disaster genres.
Quotes
- Sophia: "The Norway sea isn't just rising—it's warming."
- Stian: "Whatever happens, we're in this together."
- Corporate Executive: "We're at the brink of disaster."
Music, Soundtrack
- "Ocean Depths" by Johan Söderqvist & Patrik Andrén: The main theme that conveys the breath-taking and ominous nature of the sea.
- "Seismic Changes" by Johan Söderqvist & Patrik Andrén: A soundtrack that mirrors the tension and drama of the plot.
- "The Burning Sea" by Johan Söderqvist & Patrik Andrén: The title track that encapsulates the film’s overall mood and themes.

About The Burning Sea
The Burning Sea is a thrilling Norwegian disaster film revolving around offshore drilling, an unexpected seismic event, and a race against time.