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Three Cheers for the Whale
Three Cheers for the Whale
Documentary 01/01/1972

Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)

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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.

Chris Marker

Director

Mario Ruspoli

Director

Chris Marker

Writer