June 8, 1968 (2009)
A film which reenacts images taken by Paul Fusco of the train voyage that transported Robert Kennedy’s corpse from New York to Washington D.C. on June 8, 1968. The film takes the point of view of the dead, a tracking shot moves through rural and urban American landscapes. People who have come to pay their respects line the tracks, staring as if in an immobile trance.
Director: Philippe Parreno
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philippe Parreno
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is June 8, 1968 about?
- A film which reenacts images taken by Paul Fusco of the train voyage that transported Robert Kennedy’s corpse from New York to Washington D.C. on June 8, 1968. The film takes the point of view of the dead, a tracking shot moves through rural and urban American landscapes. People who have come to pay their respects line the tracks, staring as if in an immobile trance.
- Who directed June 8, 1968?
- June 8, 1968 was directed by Philippe Parreno.
- How long is June 8, 1968?
- June 8, 1968 has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).