Three Cheers for the Whale
French · Vive la baleine
Directed by Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli
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.
- Released
- 1 Jan 1972
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- Writer
- Chris Marker
- Cinematography
- Mario Ruspoli
- Editor
- Chris Marker
- Elsewhere
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