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68 is a 2008 documentary directed by Patrick Rotman, starring Vincent Lindon. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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68 (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Patrick Rotman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 68 About?

The premise of 68 without spoilers.

From Washington to Saigon, Rome to Mexico, Paris to Prague, a wave of protests shook the world. The film looks back at the Vietnam War, the Prague Spring and the Soviet invasion, the Paris riots, Dubcek, Che Guevara, De Gaulle, Cohn‑Bendrik and more. It dives into the chaos of a turbulent year, featuring vivid colour footage and a soundtrack of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Bob Dylan.

68 Themes & Keywords

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  • west berlin west germany
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  • politics
  • newsreel footage
  • military
  • workers' strike
  • water cannon
  • vandalizing a car
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  • university
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  • political unrest
  • political assassination
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  • paris france
  • pacifism
  • olympic games
  • olympic athlete
  • odeon
  • moon
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Cast & crew

68 Cast

Vincent Lindon stars in 68. Directed by Patrick Rotman.

From the director

More from Patrick Rotman

More films directed by Patrick Rotman: Being President and Chirac.

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FAQ

68 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 68, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 68?

68 runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was 68 released?

68 was released on March 30, 2008.

Who directed 68?

68 was directed by Patrick Rotman.

More films by Patrick Rotman

Who is in the cast of 68?

68 stars Vincent Lindon.

Does 68 have a post-credit scene?

No. 68 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 68 in?

The original language of 68 is French.

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