The Threatening Sky

32m
DocumentaryWar
10

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.

Cast

Joris Ivens
Interviewer
Hồ Chí Minh
Himself
Bertrand Russell
Himself
Lindsay Anderson
Narrator (UK)
Serge Reggiani
Narrator
Phạm Văn Đồng
Premier of North Vietnam

Crew

Joris Ivens
Director
J.-C. Ulrich
Writer, Scientific Consultant
Catherine Dourgnan
Editor
Jacqueline Korolitski
Editor
Françoise Beloux
Editor
Robert Destanques
Cinematography
Thu Van
Cinematography
Duc Hoa
Cinematography
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Assistant Director
Cao-Thuy
Assistant Director

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