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In ‘Digger’, the dilemmas of the energy transition in a sincere and fun film

Uma plataforma de petróleo do magnata Digger Rockwell acabou de explodir na Groenlândia, e as ondas de impacto ameaçam liberar uma placa de gelo de proporções colossais que poderá destruir cidades inteiras e dizimar milhares de pessoas na Europa. Mais preocupado com a saúde de sua gata enferma e com os milhões de barris que poderão ser perdidos do que com a tragédia iminente, Digger ignora…

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In ‘Digger’, the dilemmas of the energy transition in a sincere and fun film

A film "Digger" directed by Alejandro Iñárritu, satirizes the environmental crisis. The story revolves around Digger Rockwell, a petroleum tycoon portrayed by Tom Cruise, whose offshore oil platform explodes in Greenland, threatening to release a massive ice sheet that could devastate European cities. Despite warnings, Digger prioritizes his business interests and seeks a solution from the White House. The film is a dark comedy that critiques the excesses of capitalism and the environmental consequences of human actions.

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