Use Of Camera Angles In V For Vendetta

In the movie, V For Vendetta (2005), the different uses of lighting, camera angles and shots have affected my interpretation of the theme of fear and control in the movie and how the government uses fear to control the citizens of London. First, camera angles and shots were used to enhance my understanding of this theme in the movie by use of low and high angles which convey one figure as more intimidating than the other. An example of this is in the scene of the chancellor, Adam Sutler’s first appearance in the film as he talks to his associates about V and the media. In this scene, frequent close-up shots at a low angle of the chancellor are used which signify his importance over the other associates, his presence seemingly looking down upon the other associates. Moreover, this is complimented by high-angle shots of the associates looking up at the chancellor, which further identify their …show more content…
In addition, clinical lighting is also used in government buildings which give a cold and unpleasant feeling for the viewers. An example is the scene where the Fingermen soldiers invade the camera room in the BTN Network building consisting of blue and grey lighting. Thus, this use of clinical lighting reflects the party’s nature to torture rebels as an act of control as well as the control of emotion and expression of citizens in London. In summary, the various uses of lighting, camera angles and shots in V For Vendetta (2005) has affected my understanding my understanding of the theme of fear/control in this movie; through high and low angle shots demonstrating the government’s use of intimidation to control the party, point of view shots which demonstrate the daily lives of the citizens of England, creating a via low-key lighting and clinical lighting used in government buildings creating a cold and unpleasant atmosphere which reflect the torturous nature of the