Three Cheers for the Whale
7.2
January 1, 1972
17m
Documentary
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, Mario Ruspoli
