The Threatening Sky (1966)
- Released
- Runtime 0h 32m
- Director Joris Ivens
- Genres Documentary War
Synopsis
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
as Interviewer
-
Hồ Chí Minh
as Himself
- Bertrand Russell as Himself
-
Lindsay Anderson
as Narrator (UK)
-
Serge Reggiani
as Narrator
-
Phạm Văn Đồng
as Premier of North Vietnam
Crew
-
Joris Ivens
Director
- Catherine Dourgnan Editor
- Jacqueline Korolitski Editor
- Françoise Beloux Editor
- J.-C. Ulrich Writer
