Three Cheers for the Whale

IMDb 7.2 1972 • 17 min • Documentary

Director

Chris Marker

Country

FR

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Casamayor
Casamayor Voix magistrale (voice)
Valérie Mayoux
Valérie Mayoux Voix intérieure (voice)
Lalan
Lalan Voix musicale (voice)