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Children of Men

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
United Kingdom, United States, Japan
2006
109 mins

In 2027, in a chaotic world where humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea. Her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

  • Year
    2006
  • Country
    United Kingdom, United States, Japan
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Alfonso Cuarón
  • Cast
    Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • Writer
    Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
  • Cinematographer
    Emmanuel Lubezki
  • Editor
    Alex Rodríguez, Alfonso Cuarón
  • Genre
    Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Drama
  • Theme
    Retrospective

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