The Threatening Sky
Le Ciel, la terre
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Reggio Emilia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens
- Screenplay & Story
- J.-C. Ulrich
- Original Title
- Le Ciel, la terre
- Country of Origin
- France, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- Dovidis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens
J.-C. Ulrich
Catherine Dourgnan, Françoise Beloux, Jacqueline Korolitski
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
Catherine Dourgnan
Editor
Françoise Beloux
Editor
J.-C. Ulrich
Writer
Jacqueline Korolitski
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Threatening Sky
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What is The Threatening Sky about?
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.
Who directed The Threatening Sky?
The Threatening Sky was directed by Joris Ivens.
Who stars in The Threatening Sky?
The principal cast of The Threatening Sky includes Joris Ivens, Hồ Chí Minh, Bertrand Russell, Lindsay Anderson, Serge Reggiani.
When was The Threatening Sky released and how long is it?
The Threatening Sky was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 32m.