What's the Difference between The Children of Men the Book and Children of Men the Movie?
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Theo Faron
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Theo Faron
Portrayed by: Clive Owen
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This Character does not appear.
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Julian
Portrayed by: Julian Moore
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Children of Men Book vs Movie
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In the Movie |
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Theo is an Oxford Historian. |
Theo works for the government in the Ministry of Energy. |
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Theo's ex-wife Julian is a combo of the novel characters - hoe's ex-wife and a former student.
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Theo has a cousin named Xan, who is the warden and dictator of England. Theo remembers visiting him as a child and the contrast of the rich and poor family. |
In the movie this character is replaced by Nigel - no relation to Theo - to get the travel Visa. |
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The book explores politics and the ruling of Xan in depth. |
Nigel is only explored in the one scene, attempting to get the Visa.
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Theo was to blame for his son's death. |
Theo's son died of a disease. |