Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)
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.
- Released
- 1972-01-01
- Genres
- Documentary
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 from 16 votes
Cast
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