Description of a Struggle (1960)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1960-06-30
Runtime: 60 minutes
Director: Chris Marker
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- Alan Adair as Narrator (English version)
- Jean Vilar as Narrator (voice)
- Howard Vernon as Narrator (German version)
- Yaakov Malkin as Narrator (Israeli / Hebrew-language version)
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