Three Cheers for the Whale

1972 • 0h 17m • Documentary

7.3(16 votes)

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, Mario Ruspoli

Writers

Chris Marker

Status

Released