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Cinematic Techniques In V For Vendetta

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V for Vendetta is a film directed by James McTeigue. It follows a masked vigilante known as “V” who uses terrorist methods to bring down the government. James explores many cinematic techniques and themes, including Freedom, Anarchy, and Vengeance. He uses film techniques to communicate with these themes and ideas. In this essay, three themes will be explored from the film, which is Freedom, power of ideas, and Vengeance. Firstly. The power of ideas is a significant theme that is shown in the film. It is personified by the character ‘V’ as he uses Guy Fawkes mask and his obscurity. This shows that it only takes an idea to change a country. This theme is shown in the domino scene from the film. This is where “V” sets up dominoes in the shape of his emblem; this scene shows events that have happened in the past, the present and the future, which is relating to this idea. McTeigue uses many cinematic techniques to emphasise the theme of the power of ideas throughout the film. Techniques such as extreme close-ups of “V” setting up dominos in the shape of his emblem, this shows what has happened in his life from the past to the future. …show more content…

Freedom is another significant theme conveyed throughout the film. It is personified by the government, as they make people believe freedom equals causes chaos, which “V” is bringing to the nation. This theme is shown in the speech scene where “V” gives a speech to the nation, exposing the lies of the government and he is urging the people to fight against the government. McTeigue uses many cinematic techniques to emphasise the theme of Freedom throughout the film. Techniques such as low angle camera are shown when “V” is giving his speech to the people and he is addressing the people about the government’s lies, this shows “V” is standing up for

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