Description of a Struggle (1960)

ALL 06/30/1960 (fr) Documentary 60 Min
  • Release
    06/30/1960
  • Production
    Sophac
  • Rotten tomato
    73%
  • Original title
    Description d'un combat
  • Original language
    fr
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

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.

  1. Chris Marker

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Eva Zora

    Editor

  4. Wim Van Leer

    Producer



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  1. Alan Adair

    Narrator

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 1 , Crews : 6

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Description of a Struggle (1960) 60 Min

ALL 06/30/1960 (fr)
Documentary
  • Release 06/30/1960
  • Production
    Sophac
  • Original title Description d'un combat
  • fr
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Chris Marker

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Eva Zora

    Editor

  4. Wim Van Leer

    Producer