Three Cheers for the Whale
1972, French. Directed by Chris Marker & Mario Ruspoli.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 January 1972
- Original title
- Vive la baleine
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Chris Marker
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Three Cheers for the Whale runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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Three Cheers for the Whale is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Three Cheers for the Whale?
If you liked Three Cheers for the Whale, try Blackfish, My Octopus Teacher, Earth.
Who directed Three Cheers for the Whale?
Three Cheers for the Whale (1972) was directed by Chris Marker and Mario Ruspoli and stars Casamayor, Valérie Mayoux, Lalan.