A complete 99-page teaching and revision bundle for Alfonso Cuarón’s film Children of Men.

Designed for the Leaving Certificate Comparative Study, this bundle supports students studying the film at both Higher and Ordinary Level. It provides everything needed to introduce the film, guide students through viewing, explore the prescribed modes and prepare for examination questions.

This bundle includes:

24-page Student Workbook
Before, during and after-viewing activities
Guided first and second-viewing tasks
Plot, character and key-moment revision
Film techniques and visual analysis
Cultural Context and Social Setting activities
Freedom and Control activities
Comparative discussion and planning tasks
Space for brief notes, ideas and classroom discussion points

40-page Cultural Context Study Notes
Detailed examination of:
Britain as an authoritarian state
Refugee persecution and citizenship
Government propaganda and surveillance
Social inequality and political privilege
Infertility and the loss of a future
Family, gender and personal relationships
Political conflict and resistance
Moral choice and personal responsibility
Key moments, quotations, exam tips and comparative insights

19-page Freedom and Control Theme Notes
Exploration of:
Political, legal, physical and emotional freedom
Government control and the treatment of refugees
The Fishes and the corruption of resistance
Kee’s pregnancy and bodily autonomy
Theo’s transformation
Protection versus possession
Hope, sacrifice and moral freedom
Key moments, quotations and exam-focused analysis

Higher Level Sample Answers
11 pages of developed 30-mark responses
Questions from 2024, 2025 and 2026
Cultural Context and Theme or Issue
Clear argument, relevant evidence and sustained analysis
Useful as classroom exemplars or revision models

Ordinary Level Sample Answers
5 pages of accessible 15-mark responses
Questions from 2024, 2025 and 2026
Social Setting and Theme
Clear structure and manageable paragraph development
Suitable for modelling effective Ordinary Level responses
Why teachers will find it useful
Suitable for both Higher and Ordinary Level
Covers Cultural Context, Social Setting and Theme or Issue
Combines teaching notes, student activities and examination preparation
Reduces planning and resource-gathering time
Can be used for whole-class teaching, independent revision or homework
Visually engaging and designed for straightforward classroom use

The film is currently available to rent or purchase through platforms including Prime Video and YouTube, although availability may vary by region.

One purchase permits unlimited copies for use with your own classes.