Q&A: 'Civil War' director Alex Garland on why writing female leads is less boring than writing for men

The highly anticipated film Civil War lands in theatres this week. The acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland wrote and directed the feature. He spoke to CBC's Eli Glasner about the project, political divisiveness and why he centres so many of his films on women.

Q&A: 'Civil War' director Alex Garland on why writing female leads is less boring than writing for men
Alex Garland is seen on set of the movie Civil War along with two men in army fatigues.

The highly anticipated film Civil War lands in theatres this week. The acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland wrote and directed the feature. He spoke to CBC's Eli Glasner about the project, political divisiveness and why he centres so many of his films on women.