28 Days Later
A relentless, nerve-shredding plunge into a desolate world, blending visceral horror with raw human drama and haunting emptiness.
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Children of Men
A relentless, immersive plunge into a decaying world that grips you with dread and leaves you shaken and strangely hopeful.
About 2006 film directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Genres drama, adventure, science fiction, post-apocalyptic, tech noir, thriller, speculative fiction, dystopian
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Written by Alfonso Cuarón, Clive Owen, Mark Fergus, David Arata
Starring Michael Caine, Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Clive Owen, Charlie Hunnam, Danny Huston, Ed Westwick, Pam Ferris
Music John Tavener
Runtime 106 min
Country Japan, United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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