Alex Garland is keeping things simple when it comes to talking about his new A24 film, Warfare.
The filmmaker, who collaborated with ex-U.S. Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza on both writing and directing the movie, which is based entirely on Mendoza’s recollections of a particular 2006 mission in Iraq, wishes to make it clear that the film, Warfare, carries no bias or intent.
During the London premiere of the film, Garland stated that all content within it is based on firsthand accounts. The intention behind this, he explained, was to accurately represent reality. He hopes this unbiased approach allows viewers to process the film as individuals, with their own perspectives on the Iraq war. Regardless of their personal views, they can use this information to understand and draw their own conclusions.
The cast portraying actual soldiers in the film “Warfare” consists of Charles Melton, Will Poulter, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Joseph Quinn, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Taylor John Smith, Finn Bennett, Noah Centineo, and Michael Gandolfini.
Garland went on to express his belief that today’s era of social media has significantly influenced how people perceive art, such as films and TV shows: “By voicing your opinion publicly and aligning it with current events, you give validation to the audience: ‘We are all in agreement. The message is being received as intended.’
The director of films such as “Ex Machina” and “Civil War” expressed: “It becomes challenging because then everything seems to have a hidden purpose… I find it patronizing and frustrating, and I choose not to participate in it.” Throughout its history, cinema has often romanticized war, but that’s not always suitable.
Prior to presenting the cast for a round of applause (excluding Quinn, who was recently revealed in Las Vegas as one of the Fab Four in Sam Mendes’ Sony Beatles biopics), Mendoza stated that the film is partially a tribute to Elliot Miller, portrayed by Jarvis in Warfare. Since he has no recollection of the incident depicted, it’s quite challenging for him to understand, as Mendoza explained, “He doesn’t possess that fundamental memory.
Throughout the years, we’ve marked maps and drafted documents in a military style. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I wanted to create something similar as a tribute for him. This format, being a visual medium, would make an excellent gift,” he concluded.
Garland and Mendoza’s Warfare hits theaters April 11 in the U.S. and April 18 in the U.K.
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2025-04-02 00:55