Three Cheers for the Whale

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

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1972 · 17 min · Documentary · TMDB 7.3/10

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.

Directed by Chris Marker

Cast

Casamayor — Voix magistrale (voice)
Valérie Mayoux — Voix intérieure (voice)
Lalan — Voix musicale (voice)