Description of a Struggle (1960)

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.

Year1960

Runtime60 min

GenresDocumentary

Production countriesIsraelFrance

Production companies

Sophac

Van Leer Productions

Description of a Struggle

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