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New Film 'Digger' Features Fictional Alaskan Oil Catastrophe

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 5
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Alejandro González Iñárritu's newest film, 'Digger,' is centered on Digger Rockwell, a billionaire who causes a potential world-ending catastrophe while extracting oil in Alaska through an explosion. The resulting iceberg is described as being the size of Maryland and is sent into the North Sea. The film is noted for its overstylized visuals and theatrical staging, which resemble the work of Roy Andersson.

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The film explores themes of bureaucratic incompetence and the control of public perception by major government officials alongside the oil extraction disaster. The narrative combines the setting of Alaskan oil extraction with the scale of Maryland in a highly stylized, satirical manner.

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Who's involved

  • Tom CruisePortrays Digger Rockwell, the billionaire who causes the oil catastrophe
  • Roy AnderssonHis style is referenced in the film's visual presentation
  • AlaskaThe setting where the oil extraction and explosion occurs
  • MarylandThe state whose size is used to describe the resulting iceberg

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