Description of a Struggle

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 30, 1960

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French, Hebrew

Countries

Israel, France

Production

Sophac,Van Leer Productions

Cast

Howard Vernon,Yaakov Malkin,Jean Vilar,Alan Adair

Director

Chris Marker

Writer

Chris Marker

Producer

Lia van Leer,Wim Van Leer,André Valio-Cavaglione

Cinematography

Ghislain Cloquet

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0054799