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Description of a Struggle

Released: June 30, 1960 (1960)

Runtime: 60 minutes

Genres: Documentary

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

  • Howard Vernon as Narrator (German version)

    Age at release: 51

  • Jean Vilar as Narrator (voice)

    Age at release: 48

  • Alan Adair as Narrator (English version)

    Age at release: 37