Children of Men (2006)

Synopsis of Children of Men

Y Tu Mamá También and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuarón returns to the helm to tell this futuristic tale in which society is without hope since humankind lost its ability to procreate. The year is 2027, and women can no longer give birth. The youngest inhabitant of the planet has just died at the age of 18, and all hope for humanity has been lost. As civilization descends into chaos, a dying world finds one last chance for survival in the form of a woman who has become inexplicably pregnant. Now, as warring nationalistic sects clash and British leaders try to maintain their totalitarian stronghold on the country, a disillusioned bureaucrat (Clive Owen) is brought back into the fold of activism by his guerrilla ex-wife (Julianne Moore). Reluctantly, he takes on the daunting task of escorting Kee (Claire-Hope Ashitey), the refugee who represents humankind's last hope for survival, out of harm's way and into the care of a mysterious organization known as The Human Project. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Charlie Hunnam, and Michael Caine co-star in this adaptation of author P.D. James's gripping 1992 novel. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

110 mins

Director(s):

Alfonso Cuarón

Writer(s):

Timothy J. Sexton, Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus

Producer(s):

Iain Smith, Hilary Shor, Marc Abraham

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Not For Children, Violence, Adult Situations, Profanity, Brief Nudity, Drug Content)

Categories:

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

• 2006 - American Society of Cinematographers - Best Cinematography
• 2006 - Austin Film Critics - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2006 - Austin Film Critics - Best Cinematography
• 2006 - Austin Film Critics - Best Director
• 2006 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Cinematography
• 2006 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Production Design
• 2006 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Production Design
• 2006 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Production Design
• 2006 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
• 2006 - Las Vegas Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
• 2006 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Production Design (Runner-up)
• 2006 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Production Design (Runner-up)
• 2006 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Production Design (Runner-up)
• 2006 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
• 2006 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Cinematography
• 2006 - New York Film Critics Society - Best Cinematographer (Runner-up)
• 2006 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2006 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2006 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
• 2006 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2006 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2006 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2006 - Utah Film Critics - Best Director
• 2006 - Venice International Film Festival - Best Cinematography

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