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Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)

Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)

Documentary
Release Date: 1972, January 1
Directors: Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli
Countries: France
Production: Argos films
Cast: Casamayor, Lalan

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.

Keywords:

whale human animal relationship whaling whale hunt