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Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)

  • Released
  • Runtime 0h 17m
  • Director Chris Marker
  • Genres Documentary
  • Rating 7.3/10 (16 votes)

Synopsis

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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