People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.|Feb. 23, 2006|United States, United Kingdom, Germany|132 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Fantasy;Thriller
Description: “V for Vendetta” (2006) is a gripping film set in a chaotic world where the United States is divided by a second civil war and Europe is devastated by the “St. Mary’s Virus.” The United Kingdom is under the oppressive rule of the Norsefire Party, a neo-fascist regime led by High Chancellor Adam Sutler. This regime targets and eliminates political dissidents, minorities, and other “undesirables.”
The story follows a masked vigilante known as “V,” who wears a Guy Fawkes mask. On November 4, V rescues Evey Hammond, an employee of the state-run British Television Network, from the secret police. After the stroke of midnight, V destroys the Old Bailey, symbolizing his rebellion against the government. He hijacks a broadcast to urge the people to rise against the oppressive regime and meet him on the next Guy Fawkes Night outside the Houses of Parliament.
V’s actions attract the attention of Inspector Finch from Scotland Yard, who begins investigating his activities. As V eliminates key figures in the regime, including propagandist Lewis Prothero and the Bishop of London, Evey becomes entangled in his mission. She seeks refuge with her boss, Gordon Deitrich, but eventually finds herself captured and tortured by the government. During her ordeal, she discovers a poignant note written by Valerie Page, a former prisoner.
V’s campaign against the regime escalates, leading to a dramatic confrontation that inspires the people to challenge their oppressors and reclaim their freedom. The film is a powerful exploration of resistance, justice, and the fight against tyranny.
Cast director: James McTeigue
Cast actor: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, John Hurt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Natasha Wightman, Rupert Graves, Roger Allam, Ben Miles
Original name: V for Vendetta