V for Vendetta.

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V for Vendetta

"Beneath this mask there is more than flesh "Beneath this mask there is more than flesh... Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof."

Overview V for Vendetta deals with issues of race, sexuality, religion, totalitarianism, and terrorism. Its controversial story line and themes have, inevitably, made it the target of both criticism and praise from sociopolitical groups. It shows us a dystopian world where political power is above individual freedoms and people are oppressed in the name of unity.

‘People should not be afraid of their governments ‘People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.’ V is a man who wears a mask, he is an enigma. His mission is to overthrow an unjust society, by any means possible. Evey is a young girl who is frightened – she should be…..

Main characters- Evey Evey is a young girl whose parents were imprisoned She fears standing out She is ambitious She wants to be an actress She has few friends She works for BTN

Main characters - V V is the man in the mask He alliterates everything with V He is passionate about art, literature and music Pop culture and high culture He believes in freedom

Main characters- Chancellor Sutler High Chancellor of England Gained power in a coup Dirty politics behind his rise Linked to Three Waters and St Mary’s deaths Has large secret service and control of everything

Main characters – Mr. Creedy Head of secret police called ‘fingermen’ Ambitious and ruthless Known for his black bags “ a man seemingly without a conscience, for whom the end always justifies the means” - V

Chief Inspector of Norsefire – the party that rules England Asked by chancellor Sutler to track down V Fair but pragmatic Lonely Begins to uncover unpalatable truths Believes in justice

Gordon Deitrich Evey’s boss Older man Clever, but lonely Invites young girls to his house regularly – not because he wants to because he has to

Key Themes Power and control can be used and abused. The examination of political freedom Totalitarianism can affect society. Free speech versus censorship Art and literature’s power to lift the human spirit How justice and revenge are interpreted and disseminated by different sectors/characters

Symbolism in the film Dominoes Roses Fireworks/Explosions V (anarchy, 5, Villain or Victim?) Masks Propaganda How are symbols used throughout the film and how do they convey the film-maker's message?