Three Cheers for the Whale

Year: 1972

Runtime: 17 mins

Language: French

Directors: Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli

Documentary

The film traces humanity’s relationship with the largest marine mammals, from ancient reverence and myth to modern industrial exploitation. Using archival material, scientific commentary and visual evidence, it reveals the systematic slaughter of whales by the fishing industry and urges greater awareness of their plight.

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