The Threatening Sky (1967)

  • NR
  • 02/04/1967 (GB)
  • Documentary, War
  • 32m

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.

Joris Ivens

Director

J.-C. Ulrich

Writer

Cast

Joris Ivens's headshot

Joris Ivens

Interviewer
Hồ Chí Minh's headshot

Hồ Chí Minh

Himself
Bertrand Russell's headshot

Bertrand Russell

Himself
Lindsay Anderson's headshot

Lindsay Anderson

Narrator (UK)
Serge Reggiani's headshot

Serge Reggiani

Narrator
Phạm Văn Đồng's headshot

Phạm Văn Đồng

Premier of North Vietnam

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