The Threatening Sky (1966)

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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.

Director: Joris Ivens
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 32 min
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Editing: Catherine Dourgnan, Françoise Beloux
Production: Dovidis
Country: France, Vietnam
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Threatening Sky about?
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.
Who directed The Threatening Sky?
The Threatening Sky was directed by Joris Ivens.
Who stars in The Threatening Sky?
The Threatening Sky stars Joris Ivens, Hồ Chí Minh, Bertrand Russell, Lindsay Anderson, Serge Reggiani, Phạm Văn Đồng.
How long is The Threatening Sky?
The Threatening Sky has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
What genre is The Threatening Sky?
The Threatening Sky is a Documentary, War film.
Where was The Threatening Sky produced?
The Threatening Sky was produced in France, Vietnam.