Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)

Name: Three Cheers for the Whale
Director: Chris Marker
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1972-01-01
Duration: 17 min
Cast: Casamayor, Valérie Mayoux, Lalan

19720h 17mDocumentary

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

CCasamayorVoix magistrale (voice)
VValérie MayouxVoix intérieure (voice)
LLalanVoix musicale (voice)

Crew

Directors: Chris Marker Mario Ruspoli
Writers: Chris Marker
Cinematography: Mario Ruspoli
Editing: Chris Marker

Details

Released: January 1, 1972
Language: French
Studio: Argos films
IMDb: tt0069469