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Iñárritu Says Divisive New Film 'Digger' Is Meant to Polarize
Original: Alejandro G. Iñárritu Knows That 'Digger' Is Polarizing. That's the Point. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/movies/ale
Alejandro G. Iñárritu is speaking out about the divided reactions to his new film 'Digger', telling The New York Times that polarizing audiences was intentional. The director, known for ambitious and challenging work, frames the mixed response as part of the film's purpose rather than a failure, prompting discussion among film fans about artistic risk and audience expectations.
Why now: The film's release has drawn strong mixed reactions, and the director's defense of its divisiveness is fueling debate.
Alejandro G. IñárrituDiggerThe New York Times
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- Alejandro G. Iñárritu Knows That 'Digger' Is Polarizing. That's the Point. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/movies/alejandro-g-inarritu-digger-movie.html # Movies # Filmmaking # Art · nyt_arts@robot.villas · 4
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