The 17th Parallel
Originally released in 1968. The 17th Parallel is a war/documentary film. directed by Joris Ivens.
Synopsis
On the border of North and South Vietnam, civilians live underground and cultivate their land in the dead of night, farmers take up arms, and bombs fall like clockwork. Joris Ivens and Marceline Loridan’s record of daily life in one of the most volatile regions of a war-torn, divided country is both a hazardous piece of first-hand journalism and a shattering work in its own right, simmering with barely repressed anger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Argos films
- Capi Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 17th Parallel about?
On the border of North and South Vietnam, civilians live underground and cultivate their land in the dead of night, farmers take up arms, and bombs fall like clockwork. Joris Ivens and Marceline Lo...
Who directed The 17th Parallel?
The 17th Parallel was directed by Joris Ivens.
How long is The 17th Parallel?
The 17th Parallel has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The 17th Parallel released?
The 17th Parallel was released on March 5, 1968 in theaters.