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The Threatening Sky

MOVIE • 1966

The Threatening Sky

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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.

TMDB ★ 4.8/5Votes: 2
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Top Cast

Joris Ivens

Joris Ivens

Interviewer

Hồ Chí Minh

Hồ Chí Minh

Himself

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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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Robert Destanques

Cinematography

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Thu Van

Cinematography

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Catherine Dourgnan

Editor

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Duc Hoa

Cinematography

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Françoise Beloux

Editor

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J.-C. Ulrich

Writer

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Cao-Thuy

Assistant Director

Marceline Loridan-Ivens

Marceline Loridan-Ivens

Assistant Director

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Theatrical release date: September 5, 1966

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Film

Status

Released

Release

September 5, 1966

Runtime

32 min

Language

French

Origin

France

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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