V for vendetta [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Virtual Studios, a Silver Pictures production in association with Anarchos Productions Inc. ; produced by Grant Hill, Joel Silver, Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski ; screenplay by the Wachowski Brothers ; directed by James McTeigue.
Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, John Hurt. Based on the graphic novel illustrated by David Lloyd. Special features: Freedom! Forever! : making 'V for Vendetta.'
Summary:
Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, the story of a young working-class woman, Evey, who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man known only as 'V.' Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, 'V' ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. As Evey uncovers the truth about 'V's' mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself. She becomes his ally in his plan to bring freedom and justice to a cruel and corrupt society.
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