Description of a Struggle

Description of a Struggle (1960)

Chris Marker’s documentary portrays Israel twelve years after its founding, blending location and archival footage to explore its diverse communities—from kibbutzim and Arab villages to Orthodox quarters and tourist sites. The “struggle” of the title reflects the nation’s search for identity in a rapidly changing region.

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  • Release Date: 1960-06-30
  • Runtime: 1h 0min
  • Director: Chris Marker

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  • Trailer

    Cast

    • Alan Adair

      Narrator (English version)

    • Jean Vilar

      Narrator (voice)

    • Howard Vernon

      Narrator (German version)

    • Yaakov Malkin

      Narrator (Israeli / Hebrew-language version)