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Tom Cruise Portrays Oil Tycoon in Iñárritu’s Satirical Film ‘Digger’ at Zurich Festival

Tom Cruise stars as an oil tycoon in 'Digger', Alejandro González Iñárritu’s new ecological satire presented at the Zurich Film Festival. The film divides critics but may contend for an Oscar nomination.


Léa Marchand
Léa Marchand
October 1, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Tom Cruise takes a career risk by portraying an oil tycoon in “Digger”, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s latest satire, presented this week at the Zurich Film Festival.

In the film, Cruise plays a billionaire whose company is responsible for a global ecological disaster. The feature divides critics, with some praising the boldness of the project, while others remain more reserved.

Despite these mixed reviews, “Digger” could still be a contender for an Oscar nomination, according to festival observers.

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