Three Cheers for the Whale

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Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)

Directed by Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli

Documentary · 17m

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.

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Cast

C
Casamayor Voix magistrale (voice)
V
Valérie Mayoux Voix intérieure (voice)
L
Lalan Voix musicale (voice)

Crew

Director
Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli
Writer
Chris Marker
Director of Photography
Mario Ruspoli
Editor
Chris Marker

Details

Original title
Vive la baleine
Release date
1972-01-01
Runtime
17m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Production
Argos films