CineXjenza: Children of Men

What do you think will happen in 2027? What if the world stopped having children? What if this happened for 18 years? In the film Children of Men an immigrants rights group enlists the help of former activist Theo Faron to protect a pregnant refugee in a dystopian future plagued by infertilty. CineXjenza uses the medium of film to inspire discussions on science. Children of Men, based on the 1992 novel The Children of Men, follows society on the brink of collapse after 18 years of human infertility. England is one of the last countries with a functioning government, and has now imposed extreme laws on refugees, whilst illegal immigrants are seeking sanctuary in England. The film follows Theo Faron who helps a refugee throughout this crisis. He has been kidnapped by a militant immigration rights group, to help an immigrant, Kee. She reveals she is pregnant, a miracle in these times. After the film there will be a discussion led by Dr Max Dingli, an obstetrician and gynaecologist who is part of the team at Mater Dei which provides assisted reproductive therapy and IVF. Wine and light refreshments will be served during the discussion. CineXjenza is aided by the STEAM Summer School. It is run by the Malta Chamber of Scientists and S-Cubed - Science Students' Society, in collaboration with MMSA - Malta Medical Students' Association, MBSA - Medical Biochemistry Students' Association UOM and Spazju Kreattiv. Date and Time: Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7pm Venue: Spazju Kreattiv Cinema Free entrance