Description of a Struggle (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1960, Description of a Struggle is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Description of a Struggle stars Alan Adair as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Description of a Struggle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Description of a Struggle page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Description of a Struggle (1960)?
- In CA, Description of a Struggle is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Description of a Struggle worth watching?
- Description of a Struggle holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Description of a Struggle?
- Description of a Struggle stars Alan Adair.
- When was Description of a Struggle released?
- Description of a Struggle was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.