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Ihmisen pojat

Original title: Children of Men
  • 20062006
  • K-15K-15
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
498K
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POPULARITY
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Ihmisen pojat (2006)
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of 'Children of Men,' we look back at Alfonso Cuarón's acclaimed dystopian thriller.
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In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
498K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
813
118
  • Director
    • Alfonso Cuarón
  • Writers
    • Alfonso Cuarón(screenplay)
    • Timothy J. Sexton(screenplay)
    • David Arata(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Julianne Moore
    • Clive Owen
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alfonso Cuarón
  • Writers
    • Alfonso Cuarón(screenplay)
    • Timothy J. Sexton(screenplay)
    • David Arata(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Julianne Moore
    • Clive Owen
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 330Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 49 wins & 89 nominations total

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    Clive Owen and Clare-Hope Ashitey in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Chiwetel Ejiofor in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Julianne Moore in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, and Phaldut Sharma in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Clive Owen in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Clive Owen and Clare-Hope Ashitey in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Clive Owen in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Clive Owen and Clare-Hope Ashitey in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Clive Owen in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Michael Caine, Pam Ferris, and Clive Owen in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Clive Owen in Ihmisen pojat (2006)
    Clive Owen in Ihmisen pojat (2006)

    Top cast

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    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Julian
    Clive Owen
    Clive Owen
    • Theo Faron
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • Luke
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Jasper
    Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi
    • Baby Diego
    • (as Juan Yacuzzi)
    Mishal Husain
    • Newsreader
    Rob Curling
    • Newsreader
    Jon Chevalier
    • Café Customer
    Rita Davies
    Rita Davies
    • Café Customer
    Kim Fenton
    • Café Customer
    Chris Gilbert
    • Café Customer
    Phoebe Hawthorne
    • Café Customer
    Rebecca Howard
    • Café Customer
    Atalanta White
    • Café Customer
    • (as Atlanta White)
    Laurence Woodbridge
    • Café Customer
    Maria McErlane
    • Shirley
    Michael Haughey
    • Mr. Griffiths
    Phaldut Sharma
    Phaldut Sharma
    • Ian
    • (as Paul Sharma)
    • Director
      • Alfonso Cuarón
    • Writers
      • Alfonso Cuarón(screenplay)
      • Timothy J. Sexton(screenplay)
      • David Arata(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the movie, the infertility crisis is the result of all women being infertile. In the original novel by P.D. James, it's the result of all men producing no sperm.
    • Goofs
      When Theo and Jasper smoke Strawberry Cough, the sleeping cat changes its position between every cut without ever waking up.
    • Quotes

      Jasper: Everything is a mythical, cosmic battle between faith and chance.

      [offers Miriam a joint]

      Miriam: Maybe I shouldn't.

      Jasper: You already did. Take another one. Now cough. What do you taste?

      Miriam: Strawberries!

      Jasper: Strawberries? That's what it's called: Strawberry Cough!

      Kee: Wicked!

      Jasper: So. You've got faith over here, right? And chance over there.

      Miriam: Like yin and yang.

      Jasper: Sort of.

      Miriam: Or Shiva and Shakti.

      Jasper: Lennon and McCartney!

      Kee: [looking at pictures] Look, Julian and Theo.

      Jasper: Yeah, there you go! Julian and Theo met among a million protestors in a rally by chance. But they were there because of what they believed in in the first place, their faith. They wanted to change the world. And their faith kept them together. But by chance, Dylan was born.

      Kee: [picks up another photo] This is him?

      Jasper: Yeah, that's him. He'd have been about your age. Magical child. Beautiful. Their faith put in praxis.

      Miriam: "Praxis"? What happened?

      Jasper: Chance. He was their sweet little dream. He had little hands, little legs, little feet. Little lungs. And in 2008, along came the flu pandemic. And then, by chance, he was gone. You see, Theo's faith lost out to chance. So, why bother if life's going to make its own choices?

      Kee: Baby's got Theo's eyes.

      Jasper: Yeah.

      Miriam: Oh, boy. That's terrible. But, you know, everything happens for a reason.

      Jasper: That, I don't know. But Theo and Julian would always bring Dylan. He loved it here.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end, one can read "Shanti, Shanti, Shanti" with children shouting and laughing on the soundtrack, which can be heard repeatedly throughout the end credits. This is the last line of T.S. Eliot's 1922 poem "The Wasteland." "Shanti" means "peace" in Sanskrit.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Fragments of a Prayer
      Music by John Tavener

      Recorded at Abbey Road Studios

      Mezzo soprano: Sarah Connolly

      Conducted by John Tavener

      Orchestra contractor: Griffiths, Isobel

      Recorded and Produced by Simon Rhodes

      Assisted by Richard Lancaster and Ian Stickland

    User reviews1.4K

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Amazing Film. Truly fantastic! Mindblowing...
    I've seen this film and let me tell everyone that it was one of the most pleasurable surprises I've ever had with a film. I hadn't heard about it before and it totally took me by surprise. It blew me away and left me speechless. The acting is excellent by most of the actors, but Michael Caine deserves to receive a special mention for his amazing portrait of the old hippie Jasper. His performance is fantastic and he totally stole the show in the scenes he was in. Claire Hope is also fantastic in the role of Kee. Her performance is quite impressive, especially considering this is one of her first films. Clive Owen is also great as the reluctant hero who sees his life turned upside down and is given a huge responsibility. I've seen him in some other films and he's at his best here. A very good performance, you could feel what he was going through. In the technical aspects the film was brilliant, particularly Alfonso Cuarón's strong and consistent direction that is one of the best things in the film, and contributes a lot to its quality. Also director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki does wonders with images and there are some extremely beautiful shots all done in a naturalistic way, natural lighting, etc. It's an extremely well crafted film that makes you go through the emotional struggle the characters go through and makes you feel that you're in the middle of it all. Besides, it's also an extremely touching story that certainly touched my heart. One of the best films I've ever seen without any doubt.
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    • Sep 2, 2006

    FAQ13

    • What is 'Children of Men' about?
    • Is 'Children of Men' based on a book?
    • If the cause of the infertility is unknown, how can they be sure that the women are infertile and not the men?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 5, 2007 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • UIP (Germany)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Italian
      • Romanian
      • Spanish
      • Arabic
      • Georgian
      • Russian
      • Serbian
    • Also known as
      • Children of Men
    • Filming locations
      • Montevideo, Uruguay
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Strike Entertainment
      • Hit & Run Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $76,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,552,383
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $501,003
      • Dec 31, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $70,595,464
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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