72 people died in the Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2017, prompting Steve McQueen to film the tower's remains from a helicopter in December 2017.
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72 people died in the Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2017, prompting Steve McQueen to film the tower's remains from a helicopter in December 2017.
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Synopsis
Grenfell Tower looms in the skyline of North Kensington, West London. In December 2017, Steve McQueen filmed the charred remains of the building, which had caught fire in June, killing 72 people. The 24-minute film, screened at the Serpentine Galleries in 2023, features no words or music. It captures the destruction and emptiness of the site before officials covered it in plastic. McQueen aimed to preserve the memory of the tragedy for the community.
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Why Watch
- See the haunting visuals of Grenfell Tower's aftermath.
- Find out how McQueen engaged with local community groups.
- Meet the forensic investigators inside the tower.
Did You Know
- The film was shown at Serpentine Galleries from 7 April to 10 May 2023.
- Grenfell Tower was the site of a fire in June 2017 that led to significant loss.
- The film has a duration of 24 minutes and contains no words or music.
- McQueen filmed the tower from a helicopter in December 2017.
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Who directed the film Grenfell?
Grenfell was directed by Steve McQueen.
What is the duration of the film Grenfell?
The film Grenfell has a duration of 24 minutes.
Where was Grenfell shown in 2023?
Grenfell was shown at the Serpentine Galleries in London's Hyde Park from 7 April to 10 May 2023.
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