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.
Directed by: Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli
Written by: Chris Marker
Starring: Casamayor, Valérie Mayoux, Lalan
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1972-01-01
Runtime: 17 minutes
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