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The Dig. (2021 film) The Dig is a 2021 British drama film directed by Simon Stone, based on the 2007 novel of the same name by John Preston, which reimagines the events of the 1939 excavation of Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. It stars Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott, Archie Barnes, and Monica Dolan .
- English
- Simon Stone
- Stefan Gregory
Jan 29, 2021 · A film about the 1939 excavation of Sutton Hoo, a medieval ship burial site in England. Starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James and Johnny Flynn, directed by Simon Stone.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Simon Stone
- 2021-01-29
Feb 5, 2021 · The Dig is a Netflix film that dramatizes the excavation of an Anglo-Saxon ship burial in 1937, led by amateur archaeologist Basil Brown and his wealthy patron Edith Pretty. The film follows the discoveries, tensions and romance of the team as they unearth a rich trove of treasures from the Dark Ages. Learn about the true history behind the Sutton Hoo site, the richest medieval burial ever found in Europe.
Jan 15, 2021 · The Dig is a 2021 historical romance starring Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan as an archaeologist and a landowner who uncover a treasure from the Dark Ages. The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences, praising its performances, cinematography and themes.
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- Simon Stone
- PG-13
- Carey Mulligan
Jan 29, 2021 · A Netflix film based on John Preston's novel about the discovery of a ship full of Anglo-Saxon treasures on a widow's property in Suffolk. The film follows the relationship between an amateur archaeologist and a widow who hires him, as they face the challenges and dangers of the war-time dig.
A historical drama based on the true story of an archaeologist who excavated the burial site of King Alfred the Great in 1938. The film follows his relationship with a widow, her son, and a rival archaeologist as he uncovers the Anglo-Saxon treasures and faces the challenges of war and politics.