
Three Cheers for the Whale
1972 • Documentary
7.2 (14)
Chris Marker
Director
Mario Ruspoli
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1972
Duration
17 Min
Language
fr
Popularity
0.2393
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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.

















