<p>The year 2020 has seen it all. Racial Tension, natural calamities, forest fires, a pandemic and now a divisive elections in the US. Amid uncertainties over election results, the film 'V for Vendetta' started trending on Twitter as many pointed out the freakish similarities between the film and the events that have unfolded this year.&nbsp;<br />
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Released in 2006, the film's plot centres around civil war and its after effects on the United States even as a pandemic grips the Europe.&nbsp;<br />
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Interestingly, the film is set in either 2020 or years close to it. Furthermore, the film's incidents take place November 5th onwards.&nbsp;<br />
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Many fans took to Twitter to point out the date and drew comparison to the film's plot with the current situation in the world.&nbsp;<br />
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"It's The 5th Of November. V For Vendetta was a warning to society about facism and that warning came utterly true this year. Rewatch it again to see. it is quite literally 2020: The Movie and it is quite literally an absolute masterpiece. we must never forget the 5th Of November," wrote a fan.&nbsp;</p>

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V For Vendetta was a warning to society about facism and that warning came utterly true this year<br />
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rewatch it again to see. it is quite literally 2020: The Movie and it is quite literally an absolute masterpiece.<br />
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<p>"It’s the fifth of November. Just hit us how we’re being ushered into a corrupt, totalitarian, dystopic nightmare, growing eerily similar to 'V for Vendetta' (which surprisingly also takes place in 2020)," another pointed out. "Two other fave films on same subject matter: Equilibrium &amp; Minority Report."</p>

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<p>"So V for Vendetta is set in 2020/2021 and let me tell ya it hits different this year," another one wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So V for Vendetta is set in 2020/2021 and let me tell ya it hits different this year</p>
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In the film, a man known as V encourages an uprising against Parliament on Nov. 5, the anniversary of Guy Fawkes' arrest after a failed assassination attempt on King James I.<br />
The film was inspired by a series of comic books of the same name which were released in the 1980s. The film featured Hugo Weaving as V while Natalie Portman played Evey, a follower. The film was directed by James McTeigue. The film was a commercial and critical success.&nbsp;</p>


The year 2020 has seen it all. Racial Tension, natural calamities, forest fires, a pandemic and now a divisive elections in the US. Amid uncertainties over election results, the film 'V for Vendetta' started trending on Twitter as many pointed out the freakish similarities between the film and the events that have unfolded this year.

The year 2020 has seen it all. Racial Tension, natural calamities, forest fires, a pandemic and now a divisive elections in the US. Amid uncertainties over election results, the film 'V for Vendetta' started trending on Twitter as many pointed out the freakish similarities between the film and the events that have unfolded this year. Released in 2006, the film's plot centres around civil war and its after effects on the United States even as a pandemic grips the Europe. Interestingly, the film is set in either 2020 or years close to it. Furthermore, the film's incidents take place November 5th onwards. Many fans took to Twitter to point out the date and drew comparison to the film's plot with the current situation in the world. "It's The 5th Of November. V For Vendetta was a warning to society about facism and that warning came utterly true this year. Rewatch it again to see. it is quite literally 2020: The Movie and it is quite literally an absolute masterpiece. we must never forget the 5th Of November," wrote a fan. it's The 5th Of November V For Vendetta was a warning to society about facism and that warning came utterly true this year rewatch it again to see. it is quite literally 2020: The Movie and it is quite literally an absolute masterpiece. we must never forget the 5th Of November pic.twitter.com/eMnB7DvgFu — ben // free assange🌹🌺 (@Check_Film_Fant) November 5, 2020 × "It’s the fifth of November. Just hit us how we’re being ushered into a corrupt, totalitarian, dystopic nightmare, growing eerily similar to 'V for Vendetta' (which surprisingly also takes place in 2020)," another pointed out. "Two other fave films on same subject matter: Equilibrium & Minority Report." It’s the fifth of November. Just hit us how we’re being ushered into a corrupt, totalitarian, dystopic nightmare, growing eerily similar to “V for Vendetta” (which surprisingly also takes place in 2020). Two other fave films on same subject matter: Equilibrium & Minority Report — Libertatem (@rara_apa4) November 5, 2020 × "So V for Vendetta is set in 2020/2021 and let me tell ya it hits different this year," another one wrote. So V for Vendetta is set in 2020/2021 and let me tell ya it hits different this year — Alicia (@AliciaMW_96) November 4, 2020 × In the film, a man known as V encourages an uprising against Parliament on Nov. 5, the anniversary of Guy Fawkes' arrest after a failed assassination attempt on King James I. The film was inspired by a series of comic books of the same name which were released in the 1980s. The film featured Hugo Weaving as V while Natalie Portman played Evey, a follower. The film was directed by James McTeigue. The film was a commercial and critical success.

Fans are drawing parallels between 'V for Vendetta' and the year 2020. Here's why

<p>Hong Kong students, many wearing banned black masks, chanted slogans at their graduation at the Chinese University on Thursday, with some holding up banners urging "Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now".</p>

<p>The students defied a ban on masks that the government imposed last month in a bid to curb sometimes <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-gatecrashing-halloween-hong-kong-protesters-plot-guy-fawkes-protests-260085">violent unrest</a> that has rocked the Chinese-ruled city for more than five months.</p>

<p>Dressed in formal graduation gowns, many of about 1,000 students chanted as they walked to the ceremony venue, near the New Territories town of Sha Tin, calling for the government to respond to protesters' demands that include universal suffrage.</p>

<p>The protests started over a now-scrapped extradition bill that would have allowed people to be sent to mainland China for trial but have evolved into calls for democracy, an end to Chinese meddling in the city's promised freedoms and an independent inquiry into complaints of excessive force by police, among other things.</p>

<p>"Even though we are all exhausted, we should not give up," said Kelvin, a 22-year-old information engineering graduate.</p>

<p>The university said it suspended the ceremony after the degrees were handed out.</p>

<p>"Due to the special circumstances, different people argued as they expressed their opinions, (with) graffiti around the campus, and interruption during the ceremony," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>The months of protests have plunged the former British colony into its biggest crisis in decades, with no sign the demonstrators plan to give up.</p>

<p>Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997 under a "one country, two systems" formula, allowing it colonial freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland, including an independent judiciary and right to protest.</p>

<p>China denies interfering in Hong Kong has blamed Western countries for stirring up trouble.</p>

<p>China has also offered the same formula for fiercely democratic, self-ruled Taiwan, an island Beijing considers a breakaway province.</p>

<p>The unrest in Hong Kong had provided a lesson for Taiwan, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told Reuters in Taipei.</p>

<p>"People here understand that there's something wrong (with)the way the 'one country, two systems' model is run in Hong Kong...Taiwan people don't like to be in the same situation," Wu said.</p>

<p>Wu vowed to help Hong Kong people strive for "freedom and democracy", promising that, if needed, Taiwan would "provide some assistance to them on an individual basis".</p>

<p>He did not elaborate, except for saying Taiwan would not intervene in the protests.</p>

<p>The unrest has helped push Hong Kong's economy into recession for the first time in a decade. Retail and tourism sectors have been hit particularly hard as tourists stay away.</p>

<p>Beijing supports bolder action to tackle the roots of unrest, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday, citing social problems including unaffordable housing.</p>

<p>More protests are planned on Thursday and through the weekend, when bigger crowds usually gather.</p>

<p>UNICEF Hong Kong called off its annual Run for Every Child charity road run on November&nbsp;24 "due to a range of ongoing and uncertain factors".</p>


Hong Kong students, many wearing banned black masks, chanted slogans at their graduation at the Chinese University on Thursday, with some holding up banners urging "Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now".

Hong Kong students, many wearing banned black masks, chanted slogans at their graduation at the Chinese University on Thursday, with some holding up banners urging "Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now". The students defied a ban on masks that the government imposed last month in a bid to curb sometimes violent unrest that has rocked the Chinese-ruled city for more than five months. Dressed in formal graduation gowns, many of about 1,000 students chanted as they walked to the ceremony venue, near the New Territories town of Sha Tin, calling for the government to respond to protesters' demands that include universal suffrage. The protests started over a now-scrapped extradition bill that would have allowed people to be sent to mainland China for trial but have evolved into calls for democracy, an end to Chinese meddling in the city's promised freedoms and an independent inquiry into complaints of excessive force by police, among other things. "Even though we are all exhausted, we should not give up," said Kelvin, a 22-year-old information engineering graduate. The university said it suspended the ceremony after the degrees were handed out. "Due to the special circumstances, different people argued as they expressed their opinions, (with) graffiti around the campus, and interruption during the ceremony," it said in a statement. The months of protests have plunged the former British colony into its biggest crisis in decades, with no sign the demonstrators plan to give up. Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997 under a "one country, two systems" formula, allowing it colonial freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland, including an independent judiciary and right to protest. China denies interfering in Hong Kong has blamed Western countries for stirring up trouble. China has also offered the same formula for fiercely democratic, self-ruled Taiwan, an island Beijing considers a breakaway province. The unrest in Hong Kong had provided a lesson for Taiwan, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told Reuters in Taipei. "People here understand that there's something wrong (with)the way the 'one country, two systems' model is run in Hong Kong...Taiwan people don't like to be in the same situation," Wu said. Wu vowed to help Hong Kong people strive for "freedom and democracy", promising that, if needed, Taiwan would "provide some assistance to them on an individual basis". He did not elaborate, except for saying Taiwan would not intervene in the protests. The unrest has helped push Hong Kong's economy into recession for the first time in a decade. Retail and tourism sectors have been hit particularly hard as tourists stay away. Beijing supports bolder action to tackle the roots of unrest, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday, citing social problems including unaffordable housing. More protests are planned on Thursday and through the weekend, when bigger crowds usually gather. UNICEF Hong Kong called off its annual Run for Every Child charity road run on November 24 "due to a range of ongoing and uncertain factors".

Masked Hong Kong students chant protest slogans at graduation

<p>The Hong Kong government said on Tuesday it deeply regrets the involvement of civil servants in protests that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into crisis as activists plan fresh demonstrations across the territory.</p>

<p>Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung's comments came after a commentary on the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily Weibo account said Hong Kong civil servants who support the anti-government demonstrations would "perish with the rioters".</p>

<p>The demonstrations began over a since-scrapped extradition bill and escalated in mid-June. Protesters have kept up their calls for universal suffrage and an independent inquiry into police behaviour, among other demands.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Hong Kong on Boil - demonstrators clash with Police</strong></p>

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<p>The protests, which pose a grave challenge to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, have received broad support from Hong Kong people, including some civil servants, teachers and financial industry workers who have at times taken to the streets.</p>

<p>In August, thousands of civil servants defied a government warning to remain politically neutral and took to the streets.</p>

<p>While the number of people who take part in the mostly weekend rallies has dwindled from the millions who participated in June, the violence and vandalism have escalated. Authorities have refused permits for many recent protests, making them illegal from the outset and activists liable for arrest.</p>

<p>Cheung also said his administration would cherish and safeguard freedom of the press amid mounting criticism of what many see as an excessive police force, including against the media.</p>

<p>Officers have said they have shown restraint in the face of escalating violence. Police cancelled a planned press conference on Monday after several journalists from the public broadcaster and other local media turned up wearing helmets with signs that read "investigate police brutality."</p>

<p>Cheung is standing in for embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, who is visiting mainland China, where President Xi Jinping said on Monday the central government had a high degree of confidence in her.</p>

<p>Protesters have circulated plans on social media to mark Guy Fawkes Day on Tuesday by wearing the white, smiling Guy Fawkes masks made popular by anti-establishment hackers, the film "V for Vendetta" and protesters globally.</p>

<p>Beijing-backed Lam banned face masks last month, invoking colonial-era emergency powers for the first time in more than 50 years, but protesters have largely ignored the ruling.</p>

<p>The demonstrations have battered the retail and tourism sectors, with preliminary government data showing the economy slid into recession for the first time in a decade in the third quarter.</p>

<p>An IHS Markit survey published on Tuesday showed business activity in Hong Kong's private sector fell to its weakest in 21 years in October, weighed down by anti-government protests and softening global demand.</p>


The Hong Kong government said on Tuesday it deeply regrets the involvement of civil servants in protests that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into crisis as activists plan fresh demonstrations across the territory.

The Hong Kong government said on Tuesday it deeply regrets the involvement of civil servants in protests that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into crisis as activists plan fresh demonstrations across the territory. Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung's comments came after a commentary on the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily Weibo account said Hong Kong civil servants who support the anti-government demonstrations would "perish with the rioters". The demonstrations began over a since-scrapped extradition bill and escalated in mid-June. Protesters have kept up their calls for universal suffrage and an independent inquiry into police behaviour, among other demands. Watch: Hong Kong on Boil - demonstrators clash with Police × The protests, which pose a grave challenge to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, have received broad support from Hong Kong people, including some civil servants, teachers and financial industry workers who have at times taken to the streets. In August, thousands of civil servants defied a government warning to remain politically neutral and took to the streets. While the number of people who take part in the mostly weekend rallies has dwindled from the millions who participated in June, the violence and vandalism have escalated. Authorities have refused permits for many recent protests, making them illegal from the outset and activists liable for arrest. Cheung also said his administration would cherish and safeguard freedom of the press amid mounting criticism of what many see as an excessive police force, including against the media. Officers have said they have shown restraint in the face of escalating violence. Police cancelled a planned press conference on Monday after several journalists from the public broadcaster and other local media turned up wearing helmets with signs that read "investigate police brutality." Cheung is standing in for embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, who is visiting mainland China, where President Xi Jinping said on Monday the central government had a high degree of confidence in her. Protesters have circulated plans on social media to mark Guy Fawkes Day on Tuesday by wearing the white, smiling Guy Fawkes masks made popular by anti-establishment hackers, the film "V for Vendetta" and protesters globally. Beijing-backed Lam banned face masks last month, invoking colonial-era emergency powers for the first time in more than 50 years, but protesters have largely ignored the ruling. The demonstrations have battered the retail and tourism sectors, with preliminary government data showing the economy slid into recession for the first time in a decade in the third quarter. An IHS Markit survey published on Tuesday showed business activity in Hong Kong's private sector fell to its weakest in 21 years in October, weighed down by anti-government protests and softening global demand.

Hong Kong official deeply regrets civil servants taking part in protests

<p>As Hong Kong raged with the worst political violence so far this summer, many of those hitting the streets adopted a new symbol -- smiling Guy Fawkes masks.<br />
<br />
The face coverings, made popular by the comic book and film "V for Vendetta", have been embraced by multiple protest movements in recent years, particularly Anonymous hactivists and Occupy Wall Street.<br />
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But until recently they had not made much of an appearance at the huge pro-democracy demonstrations currently battering Hong Kong.<br />
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That changed on Tuesday when China celebrated 70 years of Communist Party rule with a massive military parade in Beijing.&nbsp;Protesters in Hong Kong dubbed the celebrations a "Day of Grief", and took to the streets in huge numbers as battles raged for hours with police.<br />
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Many online forums encouraged protesters to wear Guy Fawkes masks.<br />
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The masks first appeared in the early 1980s in the cult-hit comic "V for Vendetta" by British writer Alan Moore.<br />
<br />
In his book a masked anarchist takes on an imaginary British fascist government by blowing up the Houses of Parliament -- echoing the ultimately unsuccessful actions of the real Fawkes in 1605, who attempted a Catholic rebellion.<br />
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A 2005 film based on the comic brought Moore's character mass appeal.<br />
<br />
One man, protesting on Tuesday while wearing the mask, said he took inspiration from the book's protagonist as demonstrators push communist China for full democratic freedoms.<br />
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"The character of Vendetta is a symbol of anti-totalitarianism around the world. I believe this vivid character would bring international attention and concern," he told AFP.<br />
<br />
Later that day an 18-year-old demonstrator was shot in the chest as he and a group attacked police officers.<br />
<br />
The incident, which police have said was justified, has sparked more protester fury.<br />
<br />
At a sit-in outside the teenager's school on Wednesday, a person delivered a statement condemning police -- hiding his face behind a Guy Fawkes mask.<br />
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Hours later, protesters held a "Citizen's Press Conference" in the same district. Two speakers were wearing the masks.</p>


As Hong Kong raged with the worst political violence so far this summer, many of those hitting the streets adopted a new symbol -- smiling Guy Fawkes masks. The face coverings, made popular by the comic book and film "V for Vendetta", have been embraced by multiple protest movements in recent years, particularly Anonymous hactivists and Occupy Wall Street.

As Hong Kong raged with the worst political violence so far this summer, many of those hitting the streets adopted a new symbol -- smiling Guy Fawkes masks. The face coverings, made popular by the comic book and film "V for Vendetta", have been embraced by multiple protest movements in recent years, particularly Anonymous hactivists and Occupy Wall Street. But until recently they had not made much of an appearance at the huge pro-democracy demonstrations currently battering Hong Kong. That changed on Tuesday when China celebrated 70 years of Communist Party rule with a massive military parade in Beijing. Protesters in Hong Kong dubbed the celebrations a "Day of Grief", and took to the streets in huge numbers as battles raged for hours with police. Many online forums encouraged protesters to wear Guy Fawkes masks. The masks first appeared in the early 1980s in the cult-hit comic "V for Vendetta" by British writer Alan Moore. In his book a masked anarchist takes on an imaginary British fascist government by blowing up the Houses of Parliament -- echoing the ultimately unsuccessful actions of the real Fawkes in 1605, who attempted a Catholic rebellion. A 2005 film based on the comic brought Moore's character mass appeal. One man, protesting on Tuesday while wearing the mask, said he took inspiration from the book's protagonist as demonstrators push communist China for full democratic freedoms. "The character of Vendetta is a symbol of anti-totalitarianism around the world. I believe this vivid character would bring international attention and concern," he told AFP. Later that day an 18-year-old demonstrator was shot in the chest as he and a group attacked police officers. The incident, which police have said was justified, has sparked more protester fury. At a sit-in outside the teenager's school on Wednesday, a person delivered a statement condemning police -- hiding his face behind a Guy Fawkes mask. Hours later, protesters held a "Citizen's Press Conference" in the same district. Two speakers were wearing the masks.

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