The Ridiculous Richness of ‘Children of Men’ – Explained in this Video Essay

Alfonso Cuarón’s 2006 masterpiece Children of Men is put under the microscope in this stupendous video case study from The Nerdwriter. This 101 locks its focus on the film’s use of foreground and background while picking up on numerous references to relevant pieces of art as well as the themes that still strike a chord in today’s political climate.