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Description of a Struggle

73% | Jun 30, 1960 | Documentary

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.

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Chris Marker
Director
Chris Marker
Writer

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Alan Adair
Narrator (English version)
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Jean Vilar
Narrator (voice)
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Howard Vernon
Narrator (German version)
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Yaakov Malkin
Narrator (Israeli / Hebrew-language version)

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