Description of a Struggle (1960)

Description of a Struggle

1960

Documentary

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.

Credits

Director

Chris Marker

Cast

Alan Adair as Narrator (English version)

Howard Vernon as Narrator (German version)

Jean Vilar as Narrator (voice)

Yaakov Malkin as Narrator (Israeli / Hebrew-language version)

Crew

Ghislain Cloquet (Director of Photography)

Eva Zora (Editor)

André Valio-Cavaglione (Producer)