The fall timing of the release suggests “Digger” could premiere at Venice, where Iñárritu had presented his last film, “Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths,” which earned an Oscar nomination for best cinematography in 2023; “Birdman,” which won best picture in 2015; and “21 Grams.” Iñárritu also has a strong bond with Cannes, having presented there “Amores Perros” which launched his international career 25 years ago, as well as “Babel” and “Biutiful.” The director returned to the Croisette with “Flesh and Sand” (“Carne y Arena”), a virtual-reality short giving viewers the perspective of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border with a coyote. It went on to earned a special achievement Oscar in 2018.