The Threatening Sky

Movie·1966·0h 32m

The Threatening Sky

Directed By

Joris Ivens

Country

France

Language

English

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The Story

Original title: Le Ciel, la terre

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.

Written By

J.-C. Ulrich

Editor

Catherine Dourgnan

Themes

short film

Production House

Dovidis

Audience Score

95%

2 votes

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Timepass5%
Go for it20%
Perfection73%

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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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Crew

Joris Ivens

Joris Ivens

Director

Catherine Dourgnan

Editor

J.-C. Ulrich

Writer

Jacqueline Korolitski

Editor

Françoise Beloux

Editor

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