The tenth anniversary ofChildren Of Mencame at the end of a tumultuous year in politics.
Britain has closed its doors to immigrants and refuses to acknowledge the status of fugees as human beings.
This sets up high stakes for Kee too.
When they first abduct Theo, hes taken to a room wallpapered with old newspapers.
He doesnt dare to hope, but he definitely doesnt trust the insurgents or the establishment either.
He listens to The Rolling StonesRuby Tuesdayand enthuses about Lennon and McCartney to Kee later on.
Here, its significant that society has stalled and entertainment falls to curators rather than creators.
For another example, look at the technology in the film.
Some of the initial concept art for the film included hovercars, which Cuaron firmly rejected.
More relevantly, communications have stalled too.
What effect would that have on social life and communications?
Significantly, much of the films conflict comes out of what is not communicated.
In a world where the news is the only shared cultural cache, theres not a lot of positivity.
