France / Jan 01, 1972
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Vive la baleine |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Argos films |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1972 |
| Writer | Chris Marker |
| Editing | Chris Marker |
| Cinematography | Mario Ruspoli |
| Assistant directors | Germaine Chiaselotti, Mario Chiaselotti, Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli |
| Camera operators | Mario Ruspoli |
| Additional photography | Mario Ruspoli |
| Production design | Timour Lam |
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| Art direction | Timour Lam |
| Set decoration | Timour Lam |
| Music | Chris Marker |
| Sound | Chris Marker |
Release dates
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