In the novel "Children of Men" PD James leans on the issue of spiritual bankruptcy and apathy with men today as a possible cause for our future demise. For her, man’s conduct in the sight of God, has been so atrocious that God may punish man by rendering them infertile. In the scenario the only one who will lift man out of this condition is God, by some miraculous act.
Alfonso Cuarón takes a very different approach. Seeing the fallen condition of man as intellectual, yes, but also overtly political.
Alfonso Cuarón takes a very different approach. Seeing the fallen condition of man as intellectual, yes, but also overtly political.
Alfonso Cuarón is quoted as saying, “There's nothing more beautiful than elusiveness in cinema.” In this politically charged film he weaves issues “elusively” under the surface of the main story line. While immigration and infertility are spoken of in the foreground; assisted suicide, pollution, religious freedom, loneliness and mental health are all issues the flow through the background of this film.
Cuarón also provides visual cues linking to famous new events such as 9/11, Abu Graib, Guantanimo and the death of Princess Di.
Both book and film are powerful in their own rights. Both call us to re-examine what it means to be human. What it means to be both children of men; and children of God.
Cuarón also provides visual cues linking to famous new events such as 9/11, Abu Graib, Guantanimo and the death of Princess Di.
Both book and film are powerful in their own rights. Both call us to re-examine what it means to be human. What it means to be both children of men; and children of God.
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