The Threatening Sky

Directed by Joris Ivens

With Joris Ivens, Hồ Chí Minh, Bertrand Russell, Lindsay Anderson and Serge Reggiani

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.