Cold Stack
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Cold Stack is a documentary film. directed by Frank Eli Martin. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Divided into three parts, Cold Stack charts the melancholic decline of the oil rig industry in the Scottish Highlands. The film uncovers the destructive effects of the collapse on those who were employed by the industry, and showcases the grand visual spectacle of the dereliction of the rigs in the Cromarty Firth. The first part documents the Kishorn fabrication yard on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, encountering those who worked there during the great boom of the 1970s and 80s, and showing the ghostly remains of the yard in its current all but abandoned state. The second part shows the Cromarty Firth, where dozens of unused oil rigs are ‘cold stacked’, covering the effects of economic decline on those who formerly worked constructing the platforms. The final section looks to the future, considering the otherworldly beauty of the new form of energy that is dominant in the highlands: wind farming.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Stack about?
Divided into three parts, Cold Stack charts the melancholic decline of the oil rig industry in the Scottish Highlands. The film uncovers the destructive effects of the collapse on those who were em...
Who directed Cold Stack?
Cold Stack was directed by Frank Eli Martin.
How long is Cold Stack?
Cold Stack has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Cold Stack released?
Cold Stack was released on June 1, 2021 in theaters.