Three Cheers for the Whale

1972 · 17 min · Documentary

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.

Directors: Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli
Writer: Chris Marker
Released: January 1, 1972
Language: French

Cast

Casamayor
Voix magistrale (voice)
Valérie Mayoux
Voix intérieure (voice)
Lalan
Voix musicale (voice)

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