Filmmaker Alex Garland on 'Warfare' and Understanding Soldier's Combat Experience

The Purpose of 'Warfare'

• 🎯 The film 'Warfare' aims to help civilians understand the realities of combat and what soldiers experience.
• 💡 It addresses the common phrase 'thank you for your service' by encouraging a deeper comprehension of what military service entails.

The Impact of Combat

• 🧠 Combat is described as an extreme event that significantly impacts individuals, making it unlikely to emerge unchanged.
• ⚠️ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is highlighted as an extremely common outcome for those who experience combat.

Personal and Unfictionalized Storytelling

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The film allows family members, like a mother seeing her husband's experiences, to gain insight into the indescribable aspects of service.
• 💬 It provides a way for service members to connect with their experiences when they lack the words to describe them.
• ✨ 'Warfare' is a totally unfictionalized recreation of real-life events, requiring full commitment from everyone involved.
• ⚡ Participants may find themselves thriving on the intensity of such an experience.