The Threatening Sky

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War
Documentary

Overview

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.

Keywords

short film

Details

Status: Released
Release date: September 5, 1966
Original language: French
Spoken languages: English, French
Countries: France, Vietnam
Production: Dovidis
Cast: Joris Ivens,Lindsay Anderson,Phạm Văn Đồng,Serge Reggiani,Bertrand Russell,Hồ Chí Minh
Director: Joris Ivens
Writer: J.-C. Ulrich
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0059034