United Kingdom | Children of Men

An overview and history of what remains of the United Kingdom, 18 years after the last human child was born on Earth.

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[sauron]

The scene with the baby stopping the battle in Bexhill cold was one of the most powerful scenes ever put on film. When I saw that in the theater, there were people sobbing.

[paradox]

King Charles - "Finally I'm King! I have so many plans for Britain."

Yeah, about that.

[deaks]

Every time I watch Children of Men, I always think at some point that the human race in the film is beyond saving, they just haven't realised it yet. Such a powerful film that doesn't get the celebration it deserves often enough. And some of it's theme's and messages are depressingly relevant 16 years after it's release...

[kutter_ttl]

I'll always remember this film for having one of the greatest long takes in cinematic history. Really a brilliant, well crafted film.

[SpaceMonke]

As a British guy, the title and thumbnail really threw me for a fucking loop until I saw 'Children of Men'

[gabrielaldworth]

I love how the UK is always the last ones standing:
Napoleon - we're left
Hilter - we're still here
Nuclear apocalypse - guess who

[MehnixIsThatGuy]

On seeing the title my first thought was "Ah yes, the British, the most well known fictional empire"

[suttone]

Children of Men. Such a spectacular movie. You truly see what humanity can do when faced with its own extinction. Great actors, great plot, great cinematography. I cannot stop recommending this movie to people. Watch it! Also, thank you for making this video Templin Institute!

[GarrettFruge]

That really was an awesome movie! My favorite moment from the film was that scene where (I don't recall the characters' names) he escorted the girl and her baby through the firefight and the combatants stopped fighting and watched in awe as they passed through. Fantastic film!

[turkur]

The British are the most believable fictional culture in scifi, IMHO.

[rhysanthony]

Children of Men is one of my favourite movies of all time. A real underappreciated gem. The writing, cinematography, production design, and soundtrack are all outstanding. The car-ambush sequence alone is enough to leave anyone's jaw gaping. Love the cheeky end credits song too ;p "C****s are still running the world...."

[dmomintz]

Legendary film. A babies cry can silence a warzone...

[Britishbjornis]

Never realised, but U.K. is a very popular setting for dystopias.

[thealphaomega]

The lore of this movie is a masterpiece and wish we had more about it in either additional movies or a show. Especially on how the rest of the world is surviving.

[cac_deadlyrang]

Here’s how I imagine Children of Men’s fertility crisis happened

Combine:
> Show up
> Install Suppression field
> Refuse to elaborate
> Leave

[explosivefiend]

I was not expecting this as a topic to come up but I love it

[jedimasterlex]

I have never been able to say exactly why I love this movie, but I do. Thanks for reminding me to re-watch yet again.

[stevengreen]

This film was scary and thought provoking in its own special way. Also they left out the part where the last kid on Earth was murdered by a fan.

[frostyboi]

By far the most underrated sci fi movie ever, no movie like it

[awesomehpt]

The rusted chains of prison moons
Are shattered by the sun
I walk a road, horizons change
The tournament's begun
The purple piper plays his tune
The choir softly sing
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
For the court of the crimson king