Three Cheers for the Whale

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.

Director

Chris Marker

Written by

Chris Marker

Studio

Argos films

Released

1 January 1972

Genres

Documentary