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The Threatening Sky (1966)

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.

Release: 1966-09-05
Runtime: 32 min
Rating: 10 / 10
Cast
Joris Ivens
Joris Ivens
Interviewer
Hồ Chí Minh
Hồ Chí Minh
Himself
No Image
Bertrand Russell
Himself
Lindsay Anderson
Lindsay Anderson
Narrator (UK)
Serge Reggiani
Serge Reggiani
Narrator
Phạm Văn Đồng
Phạm Văn Đồng
Premier of North Vietnam