V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta

2006 · 132 min · EN · R · 7.9 (15,587 votes)
Dir. James McTeigue · Starring Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, John Hurt, Tim Pigott-Smith · Music Dario Marianelli

People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.

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In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.

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A potent blend of intellectual rebellion and visceral action, this film feels like a powder keg of defiance. It's a dark, thought-provoking journey into a world suffocated by control, igniting a spark of hope and the burning desire for freedom. Expect a stylish, intense experience.

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