Alex Garland Brings SXSW the Already Controversial 'Civil War,' an Anti-War Film About How 'Journalists Are Getting S— On'
New film by Alex Garland envisions future civil war in the US with a focus on journalistic coverage.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A new film by Alex Garland, “Civil War,” envisions a future where Texas and California are at war with the United States without explicitly stating the reasons behind the conflict. The movie focuses on journalists documenting the events rather than delving into the political background. Garland aims for the film to spark conversation and highlight the importance of journalists in society. The cast includes Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Garland, inspired by the journalists he grew up around, takes an anti-war stance and deliberately avoids glorifying conflict through his storytelling and music selection in the film.