Film·1966·32m

The Threatening Sky

DocumentaryWar

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 by Joris Ivens

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6 credited

Joris Ivens
Joris IvensInterviewer
Hồ Chí Minh
Hồ Chí MinhHimself
Bertrand Russell
Bertrand RussellHimself
Lindsay Anderson
Lindsay AndersonNarrator (UK)
Serge Reggiani
Serge ReggianiNarrator
Phạm Văn Đồng
Phạm Văn ĐồngPremier of North Vietnam

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