Remember, Remember, the 5th of November

November 5, 2007

The compilation of scenes from the film V for Vendetta, a dystopian political thriller about a dictatorial ruler and ruling party in 21st century Britain, are set to Beethoven’s “1812 Overture.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJB1EKKusc

For the lyrics, check out Scott Horton’s No Comment at Harper’s Magazine. Read more about Guy Fawkes of the English Roman Catholics that attempted to destroy Parliament and bring down Protestant rule on November 5, 1605.

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Posted by Matt Ortega

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Comments (3)

  1. Noah
    November 5, 2007 at 11:18am

    Did you hear about Ron Paul’s supporters trying to raise a massive amount of money for him today because of the whole 5th of November thing?

  2. Matt Ortega
    November 5, 2007 at 11:55am

    That I did not hear about. Any particular reason why? Do Ron Paul supporters want to blow up Parliament?

  3. Noah
    November 5, 2007 at 1:40pm

    I think they do. Parliament is bad for freedom.

    http://www.thisnovember5th.com/

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