Children of Men (2006) – Filming Locations
Science Fiction / Thriller / Action · Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · Starring Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
Where was Children of Men filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Primary setting for the dystopian narrative, including scenes of civil unrest and government control. The majority of the film was shot on location throughout London, capturing the city as a decaying near-future Britain under totalitarian rule
- London, United Kingdom, London – Rundown suburban neighborhoods representing the dystopian residential areas. South London suburbs were used to depict the deteriorating housing and infrastructure of the film's grim future setting
- London, United Kingdom, London – Key sequences involving transportation and the refugee detention facility narrative. The iconic Victorian railway station was adapted to represent transitional spaces and governmental control points in the dystopian London
- Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, Hertfordshire – The isolated farmhouse where the pregnant refugee seeks shelter, a sanctuary from the chaos. Hertfordshire's rural landscapes provided the serene refuge location contrasting sharply with urban decay, essential to the film's thematic arc
- Baja California, Mexico, Baja California – Beach sequences and final scenes depicting the promised refuge. Baja California's dramatic coastline was filmed to represent the mythical sanctuary and hopeful ending, contrasting with the film's dystopian bulk