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Feature film — 1972
Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)
7.30h 17mDocumentary
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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A high-signal pick with 16 votes.
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Director: Chris Marker
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Cast & crew
C
Casamayor
Voix magistrale (voice)
V
Valérie Mayoux
Voix intérieure (voice)
L
Lalan
Voix musicale (voice)
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