CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 30m

BILLION DOLLAR BABIES

80%(1)IMDbDocumentaryCrime

Hidden beneath the surface of the world’s waterways flows one of the most secretive and lucrative trades on Earth — the trafficking of baby eels. BILLION DOLLAR BABIES is a gripping narrative that exposes the billion-dollar global network built on one of nature’s most mysterious creatures — and the blurred moral lines between survival, greed, and conservation. What begins as an investigation into an obscure fishing niche unfolds into a shocking expose of globalised crime and environmental neglect. Despite being listed as a critically endangered species, the European eel has become one of the most valuable commodities on the black market — worth more than cocaine by weight and the most trafficked animal in the world.

Directed bySebastian Weis

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Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
DE
Released
March 24, 2026
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DOCDAYS ProductionsZDFBBC World Service

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Directed by
Sebastian Weis
Written by
Sebastian Weis
Produced by
Bridget Wing
Stefanie Kaiser

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