Three Cheers for the Whale

Three Cheers for the Whale

1972 · Movie · 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.

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7/10
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whalehuman animal relationshipwhalingwhale hunt