Description of a Struggle

The story

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 & crew

Alan AdairNarrator (English version)

Jean VilarNarrator (voice)

Howard VernonNarrator (German version)

Yaakov Malkin

Yaakov MalkinNarrator (Israeli / Hebrew-language version)