Iñárritu interviewed by Ahmed
The director of The Revenant, Birdman, Amores Perros is interviewed by one of the stars of his new film, Digger.
Starring BFI Fellow Tom Cruise in the title role, Digger follows the most powerful man in the world as he embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.
This highly anticipated film from Warner Bros. Pictures opens on the UK’s largest screen at BFI IMAX in IMAX with Laser from Friday 2 October.
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Acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu is the subject of a new interview conducted by Riz Ahmed, one of the stars of the director’s latest feature, Digger. The conversation explores the creative forces behind one of the most anticipated film releases of the year and offers insight into the project from both director and cast member perspectives.
Digger stars BFI Fellow Tom Cruise in the title role and centres on a man regarded as the most powerful individual in the world. Faced with a catastrophe of his own making, he embarks on a desperate mission to convince humanity that he remains its best hope for survival before events spiral beyond control.
The film marks the latest work from Iñárritu, the Academy Award-winning director whose acclaimed career includes Amores Perros, Birdman and The Revenant. Known for combining ambitious storytelling with striking visual filmmaking, Iñárritu has built a reputation for creating deeply human stories on a grand scale.
Riz Ahmed, who appears alongside Cruise in Digger, brings a unique perspective to the discussion. As both an actor in the film and an accomplished performer in his own right, Ahmed’s conversation with the director offers viewers a closer look at the ideas, themes and creative ambitions that shaped the production.
Warner Bros. Pictures is releasing Digger, with anticipation continuing to build ahead of its cinema debut. The film is expected to be a major event release, drawing attention from audiences eager to see Cruise collaborate with one of modern cinema’s most celebrated directors.
The UK launch includes screenings at the BFI IMAX, where the film opens on the venue’s giant screen in IMAX with Laser from 2 October. The large-format presentation is expected to showcase the film’s scale and visual craftsmanship, making it one of the standout theatrical releases of the autumn season.
Bringing together an award-winning director, an internationally recognised cast and an ambitious story with global stakes, Digger is positioned as one of the most talked-about films currently arriving in cinemas. The interview between Ahmed and Iñárritu provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative thinking behind the production and the challenges of bringing such a large-scale vision to the screen.
