This week we’re looking at one of the latest films out from A24: Civil War, written and directed by Alex Garland and released on April 12, 2024.
Even starting from the premise of a literal civil war taking place in America today, there are infinitely many different stories one could tell. Any of these story’s vibes will still ulimately depend — as all stories’ emotional vibes do — on whose head we’re in, what they’re doing, and why it matters that they do that thing.
What angle did this film’s creators take?
Civil War in One Sentence
As California and Texas overthrow Washington DC, an intergenerational team of photojournalists must travel through war-torn America to capture the ultimate shot: the president’s execution.
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