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Description of a Struggle (1960)

Description of a Struggle (1960)

Documentary
Release Date: 1960, June 30
Directors: Chris Marker
Countries: France, Israel
Production: Sophac, Van Leer Productions
Cast: Howard Vernon, Alan Adair, Jean Vilar

Overview:

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.