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    The Threatening Sky

    32'

    1966-09-05

    9.5

    Documentary,War

    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.

    DirectingJoris IvensWritingJ.-C. Ulrich

    Cast

    1

    Interviewer

    Joris Ivens

    1

    Himself

    Hồ Chí Minh

    1

    Himself

    Bertrand Russell

    1

    Narrator (UK)

    Lindsay Anderson

    1

    Narrator

    Serge Reggiani

    1

    Premier of North Vietnam

    Phạm Văn Đồng

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. France
      2. Vietnam
    • List of languages:
      1. English
      2. French
    • List of companies:
      1. Dovidis
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 1.0911
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Le Ciel, la terre

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