From ScreenRant · Brandon Zachary · · 50s
Digger And Birdman Share Absurdist Comedy DNA
Alejandro González Iñárritu's Digger and Birdman both explore actors' struggles with authenticity through absurdist comedy.
In brief
Alejandro González Iñárritu's Digger and Birdman both explore actors' struggles with authenticity through absurdist comedy. Digger is Iñárritu's spiritual successor to Birdman, both films critique acting and the world through absurdist comedy. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Digger's Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu directed both Digger and Birdman, a comedy he's less known for.
Digger's Actor
Tom Cruise plays Curtis Markson, an actor wrestling with making Digger feel real.
Birdman's Actor
Michael Keaton's Riggan Thomson seeks to escape his legacy as an actor.
Digger's Plot
Digger is an in-universe play mocking oilman hubris that ruins the world.
Shared Themes
Both films critique actors' struggles with authenticity through absurdist comedy.
Why They Pair
Digger and Birdman share a focus on actors' internal conflicts and the value of performance.
What it means
Digger is Iñárritu's spiritual successor to Birdman, both films critique acting and the world through absurdist comedy.
