Asteroid City

Asteroid City takes place during the 1950s in a small desert town with the same name. The story revolves around a group of locals and visitors who find themselves brought together due to various events, ranging from car troubles to a local stargazing convention supported by a nearby military base. It is within this dynamic that the ensemble forms, while strange extraterrestrial occurrences loom on the horizon, reminiscent of similar incidents that took place in towns like Roswell during post-World War II America. Anderson deliberately chose this particular setting and time period, ensuring that the film consistently conveys the lingering fears of the postwar era.