Three Cheers for the Whale
Three Cheers for the Whale

Movie·1972·0h 17m

Three Cheers for the Whale

Country

France

Language

French

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The Story

Original title: Vive la baleine

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.

Cinematography

Mario Ruspoli

Editor

Chris Marker

Themes

whalehuman animal relationshipwhalingwhale hunt

Production House

Argos films

Audience Score

73%

16 votes

Skip8%
Timepass20%
Go for it39%
Perfection33%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Casamayor

Voix magistrale (voice)

Valérie Mayoux

Voix intérieure (voice)

Lalan

Voix musicale (voice)

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Crew

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Director, Writer, Editor

Mario Ruspoli

Mario Ruspoli

Director, Director of Photography

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