In a future British dystopian society, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow the tyrannical government - with the help of a young woman.
London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, St Clement Danes, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom
Scene: (Natalie Portman walks along Portugal Street with this building in the background. Within the London School of Economics.)
London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, St Clement Danes, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom
The dystopian thriller imagines a totalitarian Britain overthrown at the Houses of Parliament – and, remarkably, secured rare permission to film at night around the real Parliament and Whitehall. Its Guy Fawkes mask went on to become a genuine symbol of real-world protest.
Where was V for Vendetta filmed?
V for Vendetta was filmed in London – Parliament, Whitehall and the City – and in Germany, at the Babelsberg studios near Berlin.
Every V for Vendetta location, explained
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Parliament and Whitehall – the finale
The film gained rare access to shoot at night around the Houses of Parliament and Whitehall in London.
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The City of London
Street scenes used real London, including Clerkenwell and the London School of Economics.
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Berlin – the studios
Much of the film was built at the Babelsberg studios near Berlin, with the prison-camp scenes shot in Germany.
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Berlin streets
Some exteriors, including Unter den Linden, used Berlin itself.
Planning a visit
London‘s Houses of Parliament and Whitehall are the film’s unmistakable stage – the heart of the story’s revolution, and freely walkable day or night.
V for Vendetta Fun Facts
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They filmed at real Parliament The production secured rare permission to shoot at night around the Houses of Parliament and Whitehall.
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The mask became a real symbol The film’s stylised Guy Fawkes mask was later adopted by real-world protest movements.
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Written by the Wachowskis The Matrix creators adapted Alan Moore’s graphic novel.
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Germany built the rest Much of the film was constructed at the Babelsberg studios near Berlin.
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'Remember, remember' The film centres on the fifth of November and the Gunpowder Plot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did they film at the real Parliament?
Yes – the production gained rare permission to shoot at night around Parliament and Whitehall.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Houses of Parliament and Whitehall are freely accessible to walk around.
