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2006 · 109 min · R

Children of Men

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · Science Fiction, Thriller, Action

Children of Men (2006) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Alfonso Cuarón set in London during the near future. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

A post apocalyptic and survival, with a bleak and hopeful tone. Themes of survival, faith / religion, and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
John Tavener
Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Cast
Clive OwenClare-Hope AshiteyChiwetel EjioforJulianne MooreMichael CainePam FerrisCharlie HunnamDanny Huston

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
UrbanRuralCoastal Sea
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Post ApocalypticSurvival
Themes
SurvivalFaith / ReligionGrief & Loss
Tone
BleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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