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.
Directors: Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli.
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Casamayor as Voix magistrale (voice) |
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Valérie Mayoux as Voix intérieure (voice) |
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Lalan as Voix musicale (voice) |
| Directing | Chris Marker | Director |
| Directing | Mario Ruspoli | Director |
| Art | Timour Lam | Title Designer |
| Camera | Mario Ruspoli | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Chris Marker | Writer |
| Editing | Chris Marker | Editor |
| Directing | Mario Chiaselotti | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Germaine Chiaselotti | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Chris Marker | Sound |