Remember, Remember: Why V for Vendetta Still Resonates Twenty years after its release, the 2005 dystopian thriller remains a striking cultural touchstone. Directed by James McTeigue and written by the Wachowskis, the film adapted Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s graphic novel into a cinematic rallying cry against authoritarianism. The Plot: A Revolution in a Mask
The film’s most famous line — "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" —has become a staple of real-world protest movements. V for Vendetta(2005)
The Guy Fawkes mask, originally a historical reference to the 1605 Gunpowder Plot, has since been adopted by libertarian and anarchist groups globally as a symbol of resistance against tyranny. Behind the Scenes Highlights Remember, Remember: Why V for Vendetta Still Resonates