Three Cheers for the Whale

Name: Three Cheers for the Whale
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1972-01-01
Duration: 17 min

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.

DirectorChris MarkerDirectorMario RuspoliCinematographyMario RuspoliStudioArgos films

Overview Discussion

Actor	Role
CCasamayorVoix magistrale (voice)	Voix magistrale (voice)
VValérie MayouxVoix intérieure (voice)	Voix intérieure (voice)
LLalanVoix musicale (voice)	Voix musicale (voice)