Documentary · France · 1972 · 17m

Three Cheers for the Whale

Vive la baleine

Three Cheers for the Whale poster
Director
Chris MarkerMario Ruspoli
Cast
Casamayor as Voix magistrale (voice) Valérie Mayoux as Voix intérieure (voice) Lalan as Voix musicale (voice)
Crew
Mario Ruspoli — Director of Photography Chris Marker — Editor Chris Marker — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
whalehuman animal relationshipwhalingwhale hunt
Key Collaborators
Chris Marker Director Mario Ruspoli Director Mario Ruspoli Director of Photography Chris Marker Editor Chris Marker Writer
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