When Novels Become Blockbusters: Must-See Book-to-Film Adaptations

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“The Children of Men”

When Novels Become Blockbusters: Must-See Book-to-Film Adaptations

Despite Alfonso Cuarón’s film based on Phyllis James’s book “The Children of Men” being a commercial failure, it received praise from critics and many philosophically inclined viewers. The dystopian tale set in the near future, where humanity has lost the ability to reproduce, delves into profound ethical dilemmas. Bloody regime and resistance – what do these concepts mean when there’s no future anyway?



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