Description of a Struggle

Description of a Struggle — Plot

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
• June 30, 1960
• Runtime
• 60 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Chris Marker

Description of a Struggle — Cast

Alan Adair Narrator (English version) Jean Vilar Narrator (voice) Howard Vernon Narrator (German version)

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Yaakov Malkin Narrator (Israeli / Hebrew-language version)