The Threatening Sky (1966)
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.
Director: Joris Ivens
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Joris Ivens as Interviewer |
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Hồ Chí Minh as Himself |
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Bertrand Russell as Himself |
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Lindsay Anderson as Narrator (UK) |
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Serge Reggiani as Narrator |
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Phạm Văn Đồng as Premier of North Vietnam |
| Crew | Robert Destanques | Cinematography |
| Directing | Joris Ivens | Director |
| Crew | Thu Van | Cinematography |
| Editing | Catherine Dourgnan | Editor |
| Crew | Duc Hoa | Cinematography |
| Editing | Françoise Beloux | Editor |
| Writing | J.-C. Ulrich | Writer |
| Directing | Cao-Thuy | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Marceline Loridan-Ivens | Assistant Director |
| Crew | J.-C. Ulrich | Scientific Consultant |
| Editing | Jacqueline Korolitski | Editor |
