Three Cheers for the Whale
1972•17m•7.3•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
Chris Marker
Languages
French
Studio
Argos films
Cast
Casamayor
Voix magistrale (voice)
Valérie Mayoux
Voix intérieure (voice)
Lalan
Voix musicale (voice)
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