Italy / May 03, 1966 / Reggio Emilia
The Threatening Sky (1966)
Directed by Joris Ivens
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32min
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Plot
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.
Genres
DocumentaryWar
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Le Ciel, la terre |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français |
| Production countries | France, Vietnam |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Dovidis |
| Release date | 5 settembre 1966 |
| Writer | J.-C. Ulrich |
| Editing | Catherine Dourgnan, Françoise Beloux, Jacqueline Korolitski |
| Cinematography | Robert Destanques, Duc Hoa, Thu Van |
| Assistant directors | Cao-Thuy, Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Joris Ivens |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
Italy / Sep 05, 1966 / Festival de L'unità
Portugal / Apr 21, 1983 / Cinemateca Portuguesa
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Feb 04, 1967
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