Description of a Struggle
Jun 30, 1960 · 1h
Director
Chris MarkerOverview
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.
Cast of Description of a Struggle
Crew of Description of a Struggle
About Description of a Struggle
What is Description of a Struggle about?
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.
When was Description of a Struggle released?
Description of a Struggle was released on June 30, 1960.
How long is Description of a Struggle?
Description of a Struggle runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Description of a Struggle?
Description of a Struggle was directed by Chris Marker.
Who is in the cast of Description of a Struggle?
The cast of Description of a Struggle includes Alan Adair (Narrator (English version)), Jean Vilar (Narrator (voice)), Howard Vernon (Narrator (German version)) and Yaakov Malkin (Narrator (Israeli / Hebrew-language version)).