Film
Three Cheers for the Whale
1972 · 17m · Documentary
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- 7.0
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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.
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Cast
Crew
- Chris MarkerDirector · Writer · Editor
- Mario RuspoliDirector · Director of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1972
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Runtime
- 17m
- Genres
- Documentary
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