CinemaOSMovie · 1966 · 0h 32m

The Threatening Sky

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This documentary presents the Vietnam War as seen from within Vietnam, focusing on civilian life, industrial and agricultural labor, and organized resistance under sustained aerial bombardment. Introduced by Bertrand Russell, the film situates the conflict within a broader history of anti-occupation struggles, drawing parallels to World War II resistance movements. Footage includes interviews with Vietnamese leaders, scenes of air defense, and mass political mobilization.

Directed byJoris Ivens

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 32m
Language
FR
Released
September 5, 1966
Studios
Dovidis

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Joris Ivens

Joris Ivens

Interviewer

Hồ Chí Minh

Hồ Chí Minh

Himself

Bertrand Russell

Himself

Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Narrator (UK)

Serge Reggiani

Serge Reggiani

Narrator

Phạm Văn Đồng

Phạm Văn Đồng

Premier of North Vietnam

Creative team
Directed by
Joris Ivens
Joris Ivens
Written by
J.-C. Ulrich

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