Digger at filmforum Duisburg: A biting cinema satire about power and megalomania
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Digger: Tom Cruise in a biting cinema satire at filmforum Duisburg
On Friday, October 9, 2026, filmforum Duisburg will screen Alejandro González Iñárritu's new film Digger. The show begins at 8:00 PM. At its center is billionaire industrial mogul Digger Rockwell, portrayed by Tom Cruise, whose unscrupulous business practices and insatiable greed have brought the planet to the brink of catastrophe.
A dark comedy about power and self-deception
Digger combines political satire, dark humor, and dramatic societal analysis. Rockwell sees himself as the savior of humanity and embarks on a feverish mission to halt the consequences of the crisis he himself has caused. The narrative follows a self-proclaimed savior whose megalomania increasingly collides with reality.
Alejandro González Iñárritu meets Tom Cruise
Director Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for his intense visual style and uncompromising direction of actors, directs Tom Cruise in an unusual role. Alongside him are Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, and Sophie Wilde. The cast promises a thrilling interplay of grotesque exaggeration, political sharpness, and precise acting.
Great cinema with striking visuals
The film was shot entirely in VistaVision, unleashing its full impact on the big screen. Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, production designer Dennis Gassner, and composer Cosmo Sheldrake create a cinematic atmosphere where monumentality and absurdity come together immediately. filmforum, with its unique atmosphere and its history as Germany's first municipal cinema, provides a distinctive backdrop for this.
An evening for political cinema and dark humor
With a runtime of 129 minutes and a rating of 12 years and older, Digger targets an audience that appreciates socially critical cinema, striking characters, and unusual productions. The show on October 9 offers the opportunity to experience Iñárritu's new work with Tom Cruise in a concentrated cinematic atmosphere.
Conclusion: Digger promises an intense stage experience in the metaphorical sense: a big screen, a radical main character, and a satire intertwining power, climate crisis, and political self-deception. Those seeking engaging cinema entertainment with dark humor and striking visuals will find a special film evening at filmforum Duisburg.
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