Description d'un combat

Jun 30 1960 N/A 1h 0m
Documentary

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.

Plot

A documentary about the then only twelve year old country of Israel, caught amidst the tensions of the Middle East and the ongoing Cold War.

Written by

Chris Marker

Directed by

Chris Marker

Cast

Ali, Père Gauthier, Monsieur Klein

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Israel

Production Companies

Sophac

Languages

Français

Awards

2 wins

Trailers
DESCRIPTION D'UN COMBAT de Chris MARKER - 1960 -Official trailer
Scores
# of Votes
258
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
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