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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.

Top Cast

  • Alan Adair

    Alan Adair

    Narrator (English version)

  • Jean Vilar

    Jean Vilar

    Narrator (voice)

  • Howard Vernon

    Howard Vernon

    Narrator (German version)

  • Yaakov Malkin

    Yaakov Malkin

    Narrator (Israeli / Hebrew-language version)

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.

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