Children of Men, for those of you who haven't seen it, is a truly epic movie that deals with a dystopia in the year 2027. It all seems quite probable, the world is in an economic crisis and violence is high. Also, no one can give birth (this perhaps, not as probable. But interesting nonetheless). Without spoiling anything else, I urge you to watch it.
Here is a compilation of future advertisements from the movie that are quite interesting (featuring Bliss: happiness in a pill, Niagra: The Ultimate Climax, and more): www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4lS9poHvpU
I was recently watching the special features and came across a documentary by Alfonso Cuaron, who directed the movie. It is in three parts (27 minutes total) and relates very much to our class as it analyzes current world problems and offers solutions. You could even call this "Imagining Utopia: The Movie." (it's actually called "The Possibility of Hope.")
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO4aH5ZSb_o
From the documentary:
"[the capitalist economic model] thinks like a drug addict: 'where can I get my next fix?' You make a mistake, you correct it the next time around, but a drug addict feels terrible and says 'I want more.' And unfortunately, we have an economic model that thinks like a crack addict."
- Naomi Klein
Now how does that relate to our current economic situation?
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This movie is one of my favorites and gives a sense of fear for people. Some believe that it may be similar to this dystopia and/or worse. This movie relates very well into our class discussions.
I really enjoyed the clip that talked about the world to day and how equality and fear were brought up. Inthe book "Troublemakers or Peacemakers" it would talk about how today's system of peace is promoted through fear and authority.
I'm glad you posted this up. I plan to watch this movie some time soon!
I love this movie, and I find it very relevent to our class. Cuaron outlines an interesting dystopia in this movie, but I find the reactions of the people to be the most interesting part.
In England, they have closed their borders in an attempt to outlast the crisis. They persecute and exile any foreigners who managed to get into England. They have become very militaristic in the face of their doom. They ignore the plight of the world at large and focus only on themselves. Is this really how human beings are? Are we really only a gobal community until some threat comes along and breaks us into pieces? I don't know, but it is a scray thought.
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