TMDb Rating
7.2/10
14 verified votes
Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)
Documentary
17 min
Plot Summary
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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DocumentaryChris MarkerCasamayorValérie Mayoux1972
Director
Chris Marker
Top Cast
CasamayorValérie MayouxLalan
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