Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)

• 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.

Rating

7.3 / 10 (16 votes)

Release date

January 1, 1972

Runtime

17m

Language

French

Director

Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli

Status

Released