Three Cheers for the Whale

Jan 1, 1972

0h 17m

★ 7.3

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 Companies

Argos films

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Cast

Voix magistrale (voice)

Casamayor

Voix intérieure (voice)

Valérie Mayoux

Voix musicale (voice)

Lalan

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