Three Cheers for the Whale

Name: Three Cheers for the Whale
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1972-01-01
Duration: 17 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Casamayor, Valérie Mayoux, Lalan

Jan 1, 1972Documentary0h 17mFrance

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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TMDB rating7.3 / 10

TMDB votes16

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