Three Cheers for the Whale
1972
17 min
⭐ 7.2/10
14 votes
Overview
Co-directed by Chris Marker and Mario Ruspoli, Three Cheers for the Whale traces humanity’s complex relationship with whales—from reverence to exploitation—culminating in a stark depiction of industrial whaling. Combining archival imagery, commentary, and documentary footage, the film offers both a historical reflection and a call for ecological awareness.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- France
Spoken Languages
- French fr
Flatrate
OVID
Cast
Casamayor
Voix magistrale (voice)
Valérie Mayoux
Voix intérieure (voice)
Lalan
Voix musicale (voice)
Crew
Chris Marker
Director
Mario Ruspoli
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
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