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Release Year1960
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes14
DirectorChris Marker
WritersChris Marker
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsDescription of a Struggle
About Description of a Struggle
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.
Directed by Chris Marker, Description of a Struggle leans on a strong ensemble — Alan Adair, Jean Vilar, Howard Vernon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1960.
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