V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta notes
(Planning from my google docs)
-The power of ideas
Symbolicly, the idea of dominoes
-Ideas are bulletproof and can be used to rebuild society
-Terrorism
V appears as the terrorist when in fact the terrorist is the government’
-Terrorists are driven by their religion
V
5th of november
Peace sign
Victory
V’s room number
5 streets converging to parliament flooded by protesters
5 government members of Norsefire
The symbol of a Vendetta
Anarchy symbol flipped
Evey- E V
“This is exactly what he wants”
“What”
“Anarchy in the UK”
“I suddenly had this feeling that everything was connected”
Riots
Chancellor Sutler builds an army
Symbols
Each domino is a phase of V’s plan, the falling of the dominoes represent the falling of order in society, this is shown by clips of riots happening in the UK.
Dialog is very effective, used with the montage to make the monumental moment have emotional effect on the viewer
Diegetic and nondiegetic sound
Guy fawkes hung
V coming out in fire and hate/rage, Evey coming out in water/rain and gratitude/laughter/relief
Gordon getting black bagged and Evee’s mum getting black bagged, both from Evey’s POV which is under the bed
Ev laying the Scarlet carsons on the table, inspector Finch in the mirror
V’s symbol is similar the the symbol of Anarchy if flipped upside down
Handing out boxes
“This is exactly what he wants”
“What”
“Anarchy in the UK”
“Chaos”
Creedy with the chalk X on the door, snaps chalk
Finch going to Lark Hill
Girl gets shot by fingerman
Riot TV
Sutler makes an army
“All v needs to do is keep his word and then”
Dominoes fall
Riot footage
V removes the last piece
Cinematography techniques
Camera angles
Lighting
Mise En Scene
3.9 EXPECTATIONS
Structure:
Intro
Body paragraph 1- Domino scene analysis
Body Paragraph 2- Fight scene analysis
Conclusion
Remember to:
-Utilise the SEXY essay structure
-Drive your analysis by referring to ‘must address’ bits
-Use academic terminology
-Refer to the scene and how it affects the entirety of the film
Content:
Both body paragraphs need to have the SAME directors intention (not one per paragraph). Remember this intention is presented throughout the entirety of the film and particularly evident in these two scenes.
You must address:
-Two cinematography techniques (and give examples of these) and how they work together to…
Create an effect for the audience
Present the directors intention
Position the viewer
Cause the viewer to reflect on social issues