Description of a Struggle

Plot

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)