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Description
Set in a dystopian future where infertility has led mankind to the brink of extinction a sole pregnant woman holds the key to the survival of humanity. In 2027 the worlds youngest person has died at the age of 18. Infertility has ravaged the world leading it into anarchy. Eastern European and African societies have collapsed causing their remaining populace to flee to England. Set against a backdrop of warring nationalistic sects mankinds last remaining hope arrives in the form of Earths only known pregnant woman. It is up to bureaucrat Theodore Faron (Clive Owen SIN CITY) and his revolutionary former wife Julian (Julianne Moore MAGNOLIA) to help deliver the woman to a sanctuary at sea where it is hoped that the birth of her child could help scientists to find out how to save humanity. Based on a dystopian P.D. James science fiction novel CHILDREN OF MEN is set in a dying anarchic world devoid of hope until a pregnant woman proves to be a possible saviour of mankind. Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron (Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN) has made a powerful slickly shot film set in an all too believable dystopian future. The tense thriller focuses on various present day concerns of nationalism racism and government control over its citizens much in the same way that V FOR VENDETTA did. CHILDREN OF MEN features a superb cast and rattles along with restless energy.
Special Features
Picture in picture, Deleted scenes, Creating The Baby featurette, Futuristic Designs featurette, Theo and Julian featurette, Men Under Attack featurette, Possibility of Hope featurette, Comments by Slavoj Zizek
Technical Details
Region 2
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Running Time: 105 minutes
Production Year: 2006
Main Language: English
Genre: HD DVD - Thriller
Certificate: 15 Suitable for Persons Aged 15 or Over
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
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