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Film show: 'Civil War', an entertaining and unsettling vision of a divided America

In the latest speculative fiction from British director Alex Garland, Kirsten Dunst stars as a war reporter documenting a conflict she once never thought possible: a new civil war in the United States. With the US in the midst of another divisive election year, the scenario may seem cliché, but…

France 24

"Manhunt" tells another side of history

In the Apple TV+ series, showrunner Monica Beletsky creates a more inclusive Civil War story

Salon

France Hosts Sudan Talks A Year Into 'Forgotten' War

France and its allies on Monday sought to drum up hundreds of millions in aid for Sudan a year since civil war erupted, sparking one of the world's worst and most under-funded humanitarian crises.

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Civil War is an empty B-movie masquerading as something of substance

Alex Garland’s speculative and apolitical action film might be a box office hit but it’s a frustratingly weightless experience

The Guardian - US

Liberia senate votes to establish war crimes court

The court will investigate crimes against humanity committed during the African country’s two civil wars between 1989 and 2003

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #134: Civil War is latest example of Hollywood’s love affair with journalism

In this week’s newsletter: From Alex Garland’s new film to Steven Spielberg’s The Post, the world of movies espouses a love for journalists that polls show is not shared by the general public

The Guardian - UK

Former Syrian General Faces War Crimes Charges In Swedish Court

The highest-ranking Syrian military official to be tried in Europe will appear in a Stockholm court on Monday for his alleged role in war crimes committed in 2012 during Syria's civil war.

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Sudan on its knees after one year of brutal civil war

A year ago, on 15 April, the civil war in Sudan began. The violence resulted in the displacement of millions. Now, as food shortages get worse, aid is not reaching many of the displaced. In response, France and Germany are hosting a conference in Paris, Monday, to try to raise…

Radio France Internationale

Civil War review – Alex Garland’s chilling dystopian thriller of journalists in a conflict-riven US

The writer-director’s searing drama of reporters in the line of fire strips away political context to focus on the self-perpetuating nature of war

The Guardian - UK

Former Guatemalan Army Head Faces Trial For War Crimes

Former Guatemalan army head on trial for genocide and atrocities against Maya Ixil people during civil war. Trial sheds light on historical injustices and ...

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From Scoop to Civil War: why is it so hard to portray journalism on screen?

The character of the journalist continues to be a trusty mainstay on both the big and small screen, but noble intentions aren’t enough to overcome cliche

The Guardian - US

Civil War ending explained: what happens in the Kirsten Dunst war movie?

Alex Garland's Civil War ends with an epic battle in the capital, but what happens to the journalists? Read our explanation of the Civil War ending.

WhatToWatch

Civil War's Alex Garland and Kirsten Dunst don't need to reassure audiences with their new action movie

Big Screen Spotlight | Civil War writer-director Alex Garland and star Kirsten Dunst talk us through politics, violence, and journalism

Total Film

Civil War Is a Brutal, Intense No-Sidesing of American Political Divisions

Alex Garland's latest post-apocalyptic thought experiment is a war movie without a take.

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Myanmar Faces Soaring Poverty Levels Amid Civil War Crisis

Myanmar's poverty crisis worsens due to civil war and economic instability, risking irreversible impacts without urgent intervention.

WhatToWatch

How to watch Civil War

The Alex Garland, Kirsten Dunst movie Civil War is now playing everywhere, but does that include online? Here's what you need to know.

Total Film

Civil War star Kirsten Dunst says director Alex Garland is a risk-taking "auteur" – even though he "hates" the word

Exclusive: Kirsten Dunst and Alex Garland discuss why they wanted to work with each other on new action movie Civil War

Evening Standard

Civil War review: this no-holds-barred war epic is Alex Garland's best film by far

Is it about civil war? Not really, but this Kirsten Dunst film still comes within an incinerated whisker of the greats

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Civil War star Kirsten Dunst has a surprising comparison for Alex Garland's latest movie: Paris, Texas

Exclusive: Kirsten Dunst thinks it can take "a person from an outside perspective to see the beauty or the horrors" of the US

France 24

Sudan's Burhan says no return to pre-war era

In tonight's edition: There's no turning back, says army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, as Sudan approaches the first anniversary of its brutal civil war. Also, Senegal's new leader has sparked hopes for big change and impactful progress, but few women have been given key posts in his government. And it's…

The Guardian - UK

Civil War review – Alex Garland’s delirious dive into divided US society

Fratricidal warfare has exploded in North America, and war photographers including Lee (Kirsten Dunst) are eager to capture the money shot in this delirious action thriller

WEKU

Arizona says century-old abortion ban can be enforced; EPA limits 'forever chemicals'

Arizona's Supreme Court says an abortion ban passed during the Civil War should be the law of the land today. The EPA is putting limits on PFAS in drinking water.

Total Film

Civil War director doesn't see his new movie as an American story – but he set it in the US for a reason

Exclusive: "You could legitimately say, 'Well, why not set it [in the UK]? And I think the difference is that the UK is essentially a relatively inconsequential country," Alex Garland says of Civil War

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Iranian Drones Impacting Sudan's Civil War

Iranian drones in Sudan's civil war raise concerns about conflict escalation and civilian impact. The role of technology in modern warfare is highlighted.

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Kevin Costner Teases Epic Four-Part Horizon Movie Series At Cinemacon

Kevin Costner's Horizon movie series, set in the American West during the Civil War, promises a star-studded historical saga with a dual theatrical release...

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