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Description of a Struggle

1960Movie1 h 0 min

Documentary
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

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.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
Chris Marker
Written by
Chris Marker
Produced by
Wim Van Leer, Lia van Leer, André Valio-Cavaglione

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June 30, 1960 · 1 h 0 min · Documentary

Released
June 30, 1960
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
French
Also spoken
Hebrew
Made in
Israel, France
Available in
67 countries

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Where can I stream Description of a Struggle?

DocAlliance Films

In the United States, Description of a Struggle streams on DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is Description of a Struggle worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7).

Is Description of a Struggle okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Description of a Struggle in English?

FrenchHebrew

No, it was made in French, with some Hebrew.