Description of a Struggle (1960): Cast & Where to Watch
Description of a Struggle is a 1960 documentary directed by Chris Marker, starring Alan Adair as Narrator. It runs 1 hour. Stream it on DocAlliance Films, or buy it on DocAlliance Films.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sophac
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Description of a Struggle About?
The premise of Description of a Struggle without spoilers.
Marker works in nonfiction, eschewing conventional narrative for a political collage of still images and sound. In Description d’un Combat his style blends on‑site footage with archives to portray Israel’s demography—from kibbutzim, Arab minorities and tourists—while the title’s ‘battle’ denotes Israelis’ struggle to redefine in a changing nation.
Description of a Struggle Themes & Keywords
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- sixties
- utopia
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- independent cinema
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- minimalist movie
- tradition
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Where to Watch Description of a Struggle
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Description of a Struggle Cast & Characters
Alan Adair plays Narrator in Description of a Struggle. Directed by Chris Marker.
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Director Chris Marker
- Alan Adair as Narrator
Description of a Struggle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Description of a Struggle.
Description of a Struggle Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Hatzad Hashlishi Shel Hamatbaya” and “Beschreibung eines Kampfes”.
- Also known as
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- Hatzad Hashlishi Shel Hamatbaya
- Beschreibung eines Kampfes
- 以色列建国梦
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Description of a Struggle FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Description of a Struggle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Description of a Struggle?
Description of a Struggle runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Description of a Struggle released?
Description of a Struggle was released on June 30, 1960.
Who directed Description of a Struggle?
Description of a Struggle was directed by Chris Marker.
More films by Chris Marker Who is in the cast of Description of a Struggle?
Description of a Struggle stars Alan Adair as Narrator.
Where can I watch Description of a Struggle?
In the US, Description of a Struggle is streaming on DocAlliance Films and available to buy on DocAlliance Films (availability from JustWatch).
Does Description of a Struggle have a post-credit scene?
No. Description of a Struggle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Description of a Struggle in?
The original language of Description of a Struggle is French.
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