BILLION DOLLAR BABIES
Milliarden Dollar Babies: Große Gewinne mit kleinen Aalen
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
World premiere at the Filmtheater am Friedrichshain, Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastian Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- Sebastian Weis
- Original Score
- Nils Kacirek
- Original Title
- Milliarden Dollar Babies: Große Gewinne mit kleinen Aalen
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, Croatia
- Release Date
- 24/03/2026
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Mandarin, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- DOCDAYS Productions, ZDF, BBC World Service, Hrvatska Radiotelevizija, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastian Weis
Sebastian Weis
Nils Kacirek
Sebastian Weis
Marcel Ozan Riedel
Bridget Wing, Stefanie Kaiser, Nele Huff, Ana-Marija Validžić, Antje Boehmert
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Weis
Director
Sebastian Weis
Writer
Bridget Wing
Producer
Sebastian Weis
Director of Photography
Marcel Ozan Riedel
Editor
Stefanie Kaiser
Producer
Nele Huff
Producer
Ana-Marija Validžić
Producer
Nils Kacirek
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for BILLION DOLLAR BABIES.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BILLION DOLLAR BABIES
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is BILLION DOLLAR BABIES about?
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.
Who directed BILLION DOLLAR BABIES?
BILLION DOLLAR BABIES was directed by Sebastian Weis.
Who stars in BILLION DOLLAR BABIES?
The principal cast of BILLION DOLLAR BABIES includes Not specified.
When was BILLION DOLLAR BABIES released and how long is it?
BILLION DOLLAR BABIES was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for BILLION DOLLAR BABIES?
The original motion picture soundtrack for BILLION DOLLAR BABIES was composed by Nils Kacirek.