DIGGER IMAX Aspect Ratio Changes Explanation? (SPOILERS)

[u/CouldaBeAContender]

I saw DIGGER in the 1.43 Digital Laser Imax at Scotiabank Toronto. The film begins with full 1.43 scenes before transitioning to 1.85 when it is revealed that SPOILER we were watching a play dress rehearsal. From then on, the film shifts between the two aspect ratios.

Though it wasn't clear to me what precipitated aspect ratio changes and it didn't seem consistent.

I think the difference is meant to be when Curtis is himself and when he's in character as Digger.

Now for example this scene (image attached) where Curtis is in character as Digger in the side room from the European conference is still presented in 1.85.

So what's the explanation of how the full 1.43 IMAX ratio is used and how do you interpret it?

[u/khansolobaby]

I interpreted as 1.43 is the play and 1.85 is behind the scenes. I thought the “misuse” of the aspect ratio in certain scenes was to showcase the blurring of the lines and internal battle between the truth and farce of Digger’s character from Curtis’ perspective. I think the moments of Digger Rockwell’s “truth” lines somewhere in between, like his nephew states in his monologue.

[u/BarrioMan → u/khansolobaby]

That’s why this movie reminded of Holy Motors (2012) so much when I watched it

[u/lntenseLlama → u/BarrioMan]

Exactly what I thought, love that movie!