Description of a Struggle

Synopsis

Working primarily in the arena of nonfiction, Marker rejected conventional narrative techniques, instead staking out a deeply political terrain defined by the use of still images, atmospheric soundtracks, and literate commentary. In Description d’un Combat, Marker’s idiosyncratic style, combining location footage with archival material, builds a complex and personal portrayal. Israel’s demography is explored, from the kibbutzim to the Arab minorities, the orthodox Jews, and the tourists. The “battle” of the title does not refer to the tank-and-artillery variety, but to the inner struggle of Israeli citizens to adapt to a new view of themselves, in a new country.

Main Cast

Alan Adair

Narrator

Age : 87 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Chris Marker
Production	Production Manager	yitzhak zohar
	Producer	Wim Van Leer
Writing	Writer	Chris Marker
Camera	Director of Photography	Ghislain Cloquet
Editing	Editor	Eva Zora
Department	Role	Name

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