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.

Released

1966-09-05

Genres

Documentary, War

Runtime

32 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Joris Ivens

TMDB rating

9.5/10 from 2 votes