Question 1

How did the filmmakers bring V to life despite his expressionless mask?

Accepted Answer

They used lighting, acting, and Hugo Weaving's voice, with all his dialogue re-recorded in post-production because the mask muffled it.

Question 2

What was the significance of the Secret Police being called 'Fingermen' in the film?

Accepted Answer

It's because the New Order was modeled on the human body, with the Secret Police as the Hand, part of a system including the Head (Chancellor) and Eyes/Ears (surveillance).

Question 3

What logistical challenges did the crew face while filming near British Parliament?

Accepted Answer

They could only shoot from midnight to 4:30 a.m. and stop traffic for four minutes at a time near Parliament and Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben).

Question 4

How was the domino scene with the giant V letter created?

Accepted Answer

It involved 22,000 dominoes, took four professional assemblers 200 hours to set up, and shows V tipping over black and red dominoes.

Question 5

What dangerous stunt did a double perform for V's emergence from Larkhill?

Accepted Answer

Stunt double Chad Stahelski walked through fire wearing only fire-resistant gel and a g-string, with his body temperature lowered beforehand on a night that was three degrees below zero.

Question 6

What was the most challenging technical aspect of bringing the character V to life?

Accepted Answer

Since V wore an expressionless mask that muffled dialogue, Hugo Weaving's entire performance had to be re-recorded in post-production, with lighting and acting carefully coordinated to create mood.

Question 7

How did the production manage to film near iconic London landmarks like Big Ben?

Accepted Answer

The cast and crew were only allowed to shoot near the British Parliament and Elizabeth Tower from midnight to 4:30 a.m., and could stop traffic for just four minutes at a time.

Question 8

What dangerous stunt did V's double perform for the Larkhill escape scene?

Accepted Answer

Stunt double Chad Stahelski walked through fire wearing only fire-resistant gel and a g-string, with his body temperature lowered beforehand on a night that was three degrees below zero.

Question 9

What elaborate domino setup was featured in the film and how long did it take to prepare?

Accepted Answer

The domino scene where V tips over black and red dominoes to form a giant letter V used 22,000 dominoes and took four professional assemblers 200 hours to set up.

Question 10

What is the symbolic meaning behind the name 'Fingermen' for the Secret Police?

Accepted Answer

The Secret Police are called 'Fingermen' because the New Order was modeled on the human body, with Creedy's Secret Police representing the Hand.

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