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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.
Jan 29, 2021 · The Dig: Directed by Simon Stone. With Ralph Fiennes, Stephen Worrall, Danny Webb, Carey Mulligan. An archaeologist embarks on the historically important excavation of Sutton Hoo in 1938.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Simon Stone
- 2021-01-29
As WWII looms, a wealthy widow (Carey Mulligan) hires an amateur archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a ...
- 2 min
- 2.8M
- Netflix
Feb 5, 2021 · The film dramatizes the 1937 excavation of an Anglo-Saxon ship burial, one of the richest medieval treasures in Europe. Learn about the true history behind the story, the artifacts and their significance for the Dark Ages.
Jan 29, 2021 · Based on a novel and a true story, The Dig follows the excavation of a sixth-century Anglo-Saxon ship in Suffolk, England, in 1939. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan, Lily James and others, and explores the themes of history, art and war.