Children of Men (Original title)
Dates: 2006 (Copyright), 22 September 2006 (Release)Countries: USA, United Kingdom, JapanDirected by: Alfonso Cuarón
Synopsis: In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
Genre: Science Fiction
Subject: Future
Releases
Date: 2006not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - ColourRuntime: 114 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: October 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 109 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Generativity without reserve: sterility apocalypses and the enclosure of life-itselfAuthor: Sheldon, RebekahArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the depiction of failures of reproduction in science fiction film and television texts in relation to the emergence of biopolitics and racial biocapitalism. Explores the trope of the miraculous birth of a child in a context of accidental or enforced sterility, with particular reference to the television series 'Orphan Black' (2013-17) and two films: 'Children of Men' (2006) and 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017).
In: Science Fiction Film and Television v4 n2 Autumn 2011 Pages: 249-270
Title: Maternal back/grounds in Children of Men: notes toward an Arendtian biopoliticsAuthor: Trimble, SarahArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Alfonso Cuarón's Children of Men, considering the film's gendered and racialised imagery and the relationship between 'grounds' and 'backgrounds'. Also links the film to Hannah Arendt's concept of natality. Part of a special issue on science fiction and biopolitics.
In: Radio Times 16 Jan 2010 Pages: 38-39
Title: The End of the World as We Know ItAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Continuum v23 n5 October 2009 Pages: 629-645
Title: 'Welcome to Paradise': Asylum seekers, neoliberalism, nost..Author: STRATTON, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...algia and Lucky Miles". Examines the film LUCKY MILES which details the experiences of asylum seekers arriving on the Australian mainland. Also looks at CHILDREN OF MEN, a film which addresses anxieties around asylum and refugees.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n84 Yearbook Page: 86
Title: Reviews: MoviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n346 February 2007 Page: 85
Title: Reviews: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Page: 139
Title: At Home: Soundtracks: Children of MenAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v32 n2 Spring 2007 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Cinéaste - v32 n2 Spring 2007: no known title]Author: ROWIN, Michael Joshua Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: El Amante Cine n176 January 2007 Pages: 10-11
Title: EstrenosAuthor: D'ESPOSITO, Leonardo M. Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: Film Quarterly v61 n1 Autumn 2007 Page: 7
Title: Marx and Coca-Cola - All that is solid melts into warAuthor: GLOVER, Joshua Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: In a review of recent releases.
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Pages: 118-119
Title: At Home: Children of MenAuthor: ERRIGO. Angie Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n215 May 2007 Page: 158
Title: At Home/DVD New: Children of Men: Special EditionAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v17 n3 March 2007 Page: 81
Title: Reviews: Children of MenAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v43 n1 Jan/Feb 2007 Pages: [32]-35
Title: Green and pleasant landAuthor: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Alfonso Cuarón's CHILDREN OF MEN and its evocation of a dystopian Britain.
In: Cinema Scope n29 Winter 2007 Pages: 76-77
Title: currencyAuthor: CHARITY, Tom Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: British Cinematographer n20 March 2007 Page: 20
Title: Close Ups. Children of Men.Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short article in which director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki filming for CHILDREN OF MEN in London.
In: Cinefex n110 July 2007 Pages: 33-36,39-44
Title: The Human ProjectAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special effects in The CHILDREN OF MEN.
In: Film Review n676 November 2006 Page: 92
Title: Children of MenAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v16 n12 December 2006 Page: 50,52
Title: Children of MenAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: British Cinematographer n17 April 2006 Page: 9
Title: Who's shooting who?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief in-production note.
In: Empire n207 September 2006 Pages: 73-89
Title: Biggest ever previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief previews of films expected to be released September 2006 to summer 2007.
In: Screen International n1564 22 Sep 2006 Page: 24
Title: Children of MenAuthor: MARSHALL, Lee Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v87 n12 December 2006 Pages: 60-66,68,70,72-75
Title: Humanity's last hopeAuthor: B, Benjamin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set of CHILDREN OF MEN and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki describes the technical and creative chall enges he has faced whilst working on the film.
In: Empire n208 October 2006 Pages: 130-131
Title: Q&A: Clive OwenAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief interview with actor Clive Owen about his career and i n particular his role in CHILDREN OF MEN.
In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006 Pages: 64-73,76,78,80,82
Title: Ultimate Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films due to be released during Autumn 2006
In: Venice Film Festival Catalogue v63rd August 2006 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Venice Film Festival Catalogue - v63rd August 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
Description: Includes director's notes.
In: Film Review n673 August 2006 Pages: 54-55
Title: Children of Men on setAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Cineforum n459 November 2006 Pages: 56-57
Title: Children of MenAuthor: g.b.[BOZZA, Gianluigi] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2006 Venice International Film Festival.
In: Film Review n674 September 2006 Pages: 52-59
Title: Children of the revolutionAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Report from the set of Alfonso Cuarón's CHILDREN OF MEN, with comments from actor Clive Owen, short interviews with Claire-Hope Ashitey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and a portrait of the director.
In: StarBurst n334 March 2006 Pages: 62-64
Title: Children of menAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Page: 25
Title: Take one first look: Children of MenAuthor: DEVLIN, Ryan Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Page: 30
Title: In cinemas: Children of MenAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n343 November 2006 Page: 72
Title: Reviews: New moviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 11 Sep 2006 Page: 50, 52
Title: [Variety - 11 Sep 2006: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n340 August 2006 Pages: 50-56
Title: The Next GenerationAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Producers Iain Smith and Hilary Shor talk about working on CHILDREN OF MEN.
In: Screen Finance v18 n20 2 Nov 2005 Page: 3
Title: October production investment increases by 32 per centAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of three UK films in production in September 2005: CHILDREN OF MEN, MIDDLE OF NOWHERE and HEROES AND VILLAINS.
Author: Dinello, Dan Pages: 132 pages
Title: Where no black woman has gone before: subversive portrayals in speculative film and TV
Author: Mafe, Diana Adesola Pages: 173 pages
Title: American cinema in the shadow of 9/11
Author: McSweeney, Terence Pages: x, 341 pages
Title: In permanent crisis: ethnicity in contemporary European media and cinema
Author: Celik, Ipek A. Pages: x, 192 pages
Title: Oxford handbook of sound and image in digital media
Author: VERNALLIS, Carol Pages: xii, 817 pages
Title: Postcolonial cinema studies
Author: Ponzanesi, Sandra Pages: xviii, 250 pages
Title: Studying British cinema: 1999-2009
Author: FITZGERALD, John Pages: 227 p.
Title: Global London on screen: visitors, cosmopolitans and migratory cinematic visions of a superdiverse city
Author: Wagner, Keith B. Pages: xviii, 264 pages
Description: The book also includes chapters on the film Osuofia in London (2003) and Lost in London (2017).
Dates: 2006 (Copyright), 22 September 2006 (Release)Countries: USA, United Kingdom, JapanDirected by: Alfonso Cuarón
Synopsis: In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
Genre: Science Fiction
Subject: Future
Releases
Date: 2006not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - ColourRuntime: 114 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: October 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 109 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(36)
In: Science fiction film and television v16 n3 Autumn 2023 Pages: 277-299Title: Generativity without reserve: sterility apocalypses and the enclosure of life-itselfAuthor: Sheldon, RebekahArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the depiction of failures of reproduction in science fiction film and television texts in relation to the emergence of biopolitics and racial biocapitalism. Explores the trope of the miraculous birth of a child in a context of accidental or enforced sterility, with particular reference to the television series 'Orphan Black' (2013-17) and two films: 'Children of Men' (2006) and 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017).
In: Science Fiction Film and Television v4 n2 Autumn 2011 Pages: 249-270
Title: Maternal back/grounds in Children of Men: notes toward an Arendtian biopoliticsAuthor: Trimble, SarahArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Alfonso Cuarón's Children of Men, considering the film's gendered and racialised imagery and the relationship between 'grounds' and 'backgrounds'. Also links the film to Hannah Arendt's concept of natality. Part of a special issue on science fiction and biopolitics.
In: Radio Times 16 Jan 2010 Pages: 38-39
Title: The End of the World as We Know ItAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Continuum v23 n5 October 2009 Pages: 629-645
Title: 'Welcome to Paradise': Asylum seekers, neoliberalism, nost..Author: STRATTON, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...algia and Lucky Miles". Examines the film LUCKY MILES which details the experiences of asylum seekers arriving on the Australian mainland. Also looks at CHILDREN OF MEN, a film which addresses anxieties around asylum and refugees.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n84 Yearbook Page: 86
Title: Reviews: MoviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n346 February 2007 Page: 85
Title: Reviews: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Page: 139
Title: At Home: Soundtracks: Children of MenAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v32 n2 Spring 2007 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Cinéaste - v32 n2 Spring 2007: no known title]Author: ROWIN, Michael Joshua Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: El Amante Cine n176 January 2007 Pages: 10-11
Title: EstrenosAuthor: D'ESPOSITO, Leonardo M. Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: Film Quarterly v61 n1 Autumn 2007 Page: 7
Title: Marx and Coca-Cola - All that is solid melts into warAuthor: GLOVER, Joshua Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: In a review of recent releases.
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Pages: 118-119
Title: At Home: Children of MenAuthor: ERRIGO. Angie Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n215 May 2007 Page: 158
Title: At Home/DVD New: Children of Men: Special EditionAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v17 n3 March 2007 Page: 81
Title: Reviews: Children of MenAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v43 n1 Jan/Feb 2007 Pages: [32]-35
Title: Green and pleasant landAuthor: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Alfonso Cuarón's CHILDREN OF MEN and its evocation of a dystopian Britain.
In: Cinema Scope n29 Winter 2007 Pages: 76-77
Title: currencyAuthor: CHARITY, Tom Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: British Cinematographer n20 March 2007 Page: 20
Title: Close Ups. Children of Men.Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short article in which director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki filming for CHILDREN OF MEN in London.
In: Cinefex n110 July 2007 Pages: 33-36,39-44
Title: The Human ProjectAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special effects in The CHILDREN OF MEN.
In: Film Review n676 November 2006 Page: 92
Title: Children of MenAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v16 n12 December 2006 Page: 50,52
Title: Children of MenAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: British Cinematographer n17 April 2006 Page: 9
Title: Who's shooting who?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief in-production note.
In: Empire n207 September 2006 Pages: 73-89
Title: Biggest ever previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief previews of films expected to be released September 2006 to summer 2007.
In: Screen International n1564 22 Sep 2006 Page: 24
Title: Children of MenAuthor: MARSHALL, Lee Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v87 n12 December 2006 Pages: 60-66,68,70,72-75
Title: Humanity's last hopeAuthor: B, Benjamin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set of CHILDREN OF MEN and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki describes the technical and creative chall enges he has faced whilst working on the film.
In: Empire n208 October 2006 Pages: 130-131
Title: Q&A: Clive OwenAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief interview with actor Clive Owen about his career and i n particular his role in CHILDREN OF MEN.
In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006 Pages: 64-73,76,78,80,82
Title: Ultimate Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films due to be released during Autumn 2006
In: Venice Film Festival Catalogue v63rd August 2006 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Venice Film Festival Catalogue - v63rd August 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
Description: Includes director's notes.
In: Film Review n673 August 2006 Pages: 54-55
Title: Children of Men on setAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Cineforum n459 November 2006 Pages: 56-57
Title: Children of MenAuthor: g.b.[BOZZA, Gianluigi] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2006 Venice International Film Festival.
In: Film Review n674 September 2006 Pages: 52-59
Title: Children of the revolutionAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Report from the set of Alfonso Cuarón's CHILDREN OF MEN, with comments from actor Clive Owen, short interviews with Claire-Hope Ashitey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and a portrait of the director.
In: StarBurst n334 March 2006 Pages: 62-64
Title: Children of menAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Page: 25
Title: Take one first look: Children of MenAuthor: DEVLIN, Ryan Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Page: 30
Title: In cinemas: Children of MenAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n343 November 2006 Page: 72
Title: Reviews: New moviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 11 Sep 2006 Page: 50, 52
Title: [Variety - 11 Sep 2006: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n340 August 2006 Pages: 50-56
Title: The Next GenerationAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Producers Iain Smith and Hilary Shor talk about working on CHILDREN OF MEN.
In: Screen Finance v18 n20 2 Nov 2005 Page: 3
Title: October production investment increases by 32 per centAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of three UK films in production in September 2005: CHILDREN OF MEN, MIDDLE OF NOWHERE and HEROES AND VILLAINS.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(8)
Title: Children of MenAuthor: Dinello, Dan Pages: 132 pages
Title: Where no black woman has gone before: subversive portrayals in speculative film and TV
Author: Mafe, Diana Adesola Pages: 173 pages
Title: American cinema in the shadow of 9/11
Author: McSweeney, Terence Pages: x, 341 pages
Title: In permanent crisis: ethnicity in contemporary European media and cinema
Author: Celik, Ipek A. Pages: x, 192 pages
Title: Oxford handbook of sound and image in digital media
Author: VERNALLIS, Carol Pages: xii, 817 pages
Title: Postcolonial cinema studies
Author: Ponzanesi, Sandra Pages: xviii, 250 pages
Title: Studying British cinema: 1999-2009
Author: FITZGERALD, John Pages: 227 p.
Title: Global London on screen: visitors, cosmopolitans and migratory cinematic visions of a superdiverse city
Author: Wagner, Keith B. Pages: xviii, 264 pages
Description: The book also includes chapters on the film Osuofia in London (2003) and Lost in London (2017).