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The Threatening Sky

The Threatening Sky

The Threatening Sky

1966•32m•

★9.5(2 ratings)

DocumentaryWar

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.

Director

Writers

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Main Cast

Joris Ivens

Joris Ivens

Interviewer

Hồ Chí Minh

Hồ Chí Minh

Himself

Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell

Himself

Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Narrator (UK)

Serge Reggiani

Serge Reggiani

Narrator

Phạm Văn Đồng

Phạm Văn Đồng

Premier of North Vietnam

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Joris Ivens
Assistant Director: Cao-Thuy
Assistant Director: Marceline Loridan-Ivens

Writing

Writer: J.-C. Ulrich

Editing

Editor: Catherine Dourgnan
Editor: Françoise Beloux
Editor: Jacqueline Korolitski

Keywords

short film

Did You Know?

#1

The original title is "Le Ciel, la terre" (FR).

#2

It was a co-production between: France, Vietnam.

#3

The film was directed by Joris Ivens.

#4

The screenplay was written by J.-C. Ulrich.

#5

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0059034.

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Rating

9.5/10

Masterpiece

2 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Le Ciel, la terre

Status:

Released

Language:

English, Français

Country of Origin:

France, Vietnam

Production Companies:

Dovidis