Three Cheers for the Whale (1972)

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.

Released Jan. 1, 1972 17 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short, mdblist.three-actors, imdb.whaling, imdb.industry, imdb.nature, imdb.ecology, imdb.ship + 4 more, imdb.ocean, imdb.sea, imdb.whale-hunting, imdb.whale