Description of a Struggle
Description d'un combat
Synopsis
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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DESCRIPTION D'UN COMBAT de Chris MARKER - 1960 -Official trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Title
- Description d'un combat
- Country of Origin
- Israel, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Sophac, Van Leer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Ghislain Cloquet
Eva Zora
Wim Van Leer, André Valio-Cavaglione, Lia van Leer
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Marker
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
Wim Van Leer
Producer
Eva Zora
Editor
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
André Valio-Cavaglione
Producer
Lia van Leer
Producer
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What is Description of a Struggle about?
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.
Who directed Description of a Struggle?
Description of a Struggle was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in Description of a Struggle?
The principal cast of Description of a Struggle includes Alan Adair, Jean Vilar, Howard Vernon, Yaakov Malkin.
When was Description of a Struggle released and how long is it?
Description of a Struggle was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.