The Threatening Sky

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Release date: September 05, 1966
Duration: 32 minutes
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Overview

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.

Starring

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Joris Ivens
Interviewer
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Hồ Chí Minh
Himself
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Lindsay Anderson
Narrator (UK)
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Serge Reggiani
Narrator