The Threatening Sky

The Threatening Sky (1966)


  • Genre: Documentary, War
  • Release Date: 1966-09-05
  • User Rating: 9.5/10 from 2 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 32min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Dovidis
  • Production Country: France, Vietnam
  • Director: Joris Ivens
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Summary

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.

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  • Joris Ivens

    as Interviewer
  • Hồ Chí Minh

    as Himself
  • Bertrand Russell

    as Himself
  • Lindsay Anderson

    as Narrator (UK)
  • Serge Reggiani

    as Narrator
  • Phạm Văn Đồng

    as Premier of North Vietnam
Directing Joris Ivens Director
Crew Robert Destanques Cinematography
Editing Catherine Dourgnan Editor
Crew Thu Van Cinematography
Crew Duc Hoa Cinematography
Crew J.-C. Ulrich Scientific Consultant
Writing J.-C. Ulrich Writer
Directing Marceline Loridan-Ivens Assistant Director
Editing Jacqueline Korolitski Editor
Directing Cao-Thuy Assistant Director
Editing Françoise Beloux Editor

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