Third Side of the Coin is a 1960 French documentary film directed by Chris Marker. It is a cinematic essay exploring the complexities and contradictions of Israeli society in the late 1950s, about 12 years after the state's founding. Marker approaches Israel through reflective, lyrical, and often ironic observations that mix visual poetry with political commentary. The film won the Golden Bear at the 11th Berlin International Film Festival in 1961.

Third Side of the Coin (1961)
Directed by Chris Marker
Genres - Documentary |
Release Date - Apr 7, 1961 |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Tags
Avant-garde, Experimental Film, Philosophical Themes, Visual Poetry
Alternate Titles
Beschreibung eines Kampfes
DE
Description d'un combat
FR
Hatzad Hashlishi Shel Hamatbaya
IL
Third Face of the Coin
IL
Third Side of the Coin
, GB, US
Tzad Shlishi LaMatbe'ah
IL
ある闘いの記述
JP