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Three Cheers for the Whale

Three Cheers for the Whale

1972-01-01 17 Min 7.313

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.

Original Title

Vive la baleine

Director

Chris Marker Mario Ruspoli
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Casamayor
Voix magistrale (voice)
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Valérie Mayoux
Voix intérieure (voice)
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Lalan
Voix musicale (voice)