Documentary ·War · France · 1966 · 32m

The Threatening Sky

Le Ciel, la terre

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Director
Joris Ivens
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
Catherine Dourgnan — Editor Jacqueline Korolitski — Editor Françoise Beloux — Editor J.-C. Ulrich — Writer
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.

Mood & Themes
short film
Key Collaborators
Joris Ivens Director Catherine Dourgnan Editor Jacqueline Korolitski Editor Françoise Beloux Editor J.-C. Ulrich Writer
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