The visual contrast is the film's strongest asset. The "white whale" is filmed against the dark, deep blues of the ocean and the stark whites of the polar ice. The camera work is patient, often shooting in close-up to capture the unique facial expressions of the Beluga. Unlike other whales that appear stiff and robotic, Belugas have flexible necks and expressive foreheads; the documentary captures this beautifully, anthropomorphizing the whales just enough to make the audience empathize with them without turning it into a cartoon.
Do you remember this masterpiece? Released in 1987, (The White Whale) remains one of the most poignant and visually stunning animated films of its era. la baleine blanche 1987