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The Threatening Sky

1966 · 32 min

A sober, observational chronicle that immerses you in daily life under bombardment, feeling earnest and quietly harrowing rather than sensational.

Directed by
Joris Ivens
Genres
Documentary, War
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.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
War, survival, power, politics
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Joris Ivens
Genres
Documentary, War
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror2
    Humour0
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, war
    Directed by
    Joris Ivens
    Written by
    J.-C. Ulrich
    Starring
    Joris Ivens, Hồ Chí Minh, Bertrand Russell, Lindsay Anderson, Serge Reggiani, Phạm Văn Đồng
    Runtime
    32 min
    Country
    France, Vietnam
    Languages
    English, French

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