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The Threatening Sky (1966)

★ 9.5/10 32 min Documentary, War France, Vietnam French
Director: Joris Ivens
Writer: J.-C. Ulrich
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

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

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