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.
Top Cast
Joris Ivens as Interviewer
Hồ Chí Minh as Himself
Bertrand Russell as Himself
Lindsay Anderson as Narrator (UK)
Serge Reggiani as Narrator
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