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Three Cheers for the Whale

1972Movie17 min

Documentary
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A wondrous, moving documentary movie about society and history.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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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.

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  • Whale Exploitation
  • Marine Conservation
  • Historical Account
  • Fishing Industry Criticism
  • Social Commentary
  • Animal Rights
  • Bleak
  • Oceanic Environment

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Directed by
Chris Marker, Mario Ruspoli
Written by
Chris Marker
Music by
Chris Marker

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Facts

January 1, 1972 · 17 min · Violence

Released
January 1, 1972
Runtime
17 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream Three Cheers for the Whale?

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In the United States, Three Cheers for the Whale streams on OVID. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Three Cheers for the Whale worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7).

Is Three Cheers for the Whale in English?

French

No, it was made in French.