Description of a Struggle

1h
Documentary
7.3

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.

Cast

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

Crew

Chris Marker
Director, Writer
Eva Zora
Editor
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
Wim Van Leer
Producer
André Valio-Cavaglione
Producer
Lia van Leer
Producer
Yitzhak Zohar
Production Manager

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