Movie
Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)
Documentary
Story
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, Mario Ruspoli Starring: Casamayor, Valérie Mayoux, Lalan
Three Cheers for the Whale Cast
- Casamayor as Voix magistrale (voice)
- Valérie Mayoux as Voix intérieure (voice)
- Lalan as Voix musicale (voice)
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