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Opening Scene of film CHILDREN OF MEN (2006)
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Opening News Broadcast
The opening presents a world in crisis through a news broadcast: Seattle is under siege, a new homeland security law has been ratified, and Britain’s borders remain closed as deportations continue.
The lead story reports the death of Diego Ricardo, the world’s youngest person. Just over 18, he was killed in a Buenos Aires bar after refusing to sign a fan’s autograph request. The fan spat at him, a brawl followed, and the crowd later beat the fan to death.
The tragic, matter-of-fact report establishes a bleak tone. The absurdity of celebrity surrounding the world’s youngest person adds a grim irony.
Personalities Mentioned
- Diego Ricardo
- The unidentified newsreader
- Marcelo and Sylvia Ricardo
- The unnamed fan
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