The Tiger Mafia
Synopsis
The magnificent tiger is one of the world’s most beloved, and threatened creatures. Filmmaker Karl Ammann uncovers their illegal breeding in secret South East Asian tiger farms. His nine-year investigation exposes how body parts are harvested from both live and butchered tigers, and then traded for sale in China’s underground pharmaceutical and jewelry industries.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jackson Wild Film Festival - World Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Ammann, Laurin Merz
- Original Title
- The Tiger Mafia
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Lao, German, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- HOOK Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Ammann, Laurin Merz
Jean Schablin
Stuart Smith, Tilman von Hein
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Ammann
Director
Laurin Merz
Director
Stuart Smith
Editor
Jean Schablin
Director of Photography
Tilman von Hein
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tiger Mafia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tiger Mafia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tiger Mafia about?
The magnificent tiger is one of the world’s most beloved, and threatened creatures. Filmmaker Karl Ammann uncovers their illegal breeding in secret South East Asian tiger farms. His nine-year investigation exposes how body parts are harvested from both live and butchered tigers, and then traded for sale in China’s underground pharmaceutical and jewelry industries.
Who directed The Tiger Mafia?
The Tiger Mafia was directed by Karl Ammann, Laurin Merz.
Who stars in The Tiger Mafia?
The principal cast of The Tiger Mafia includes Not specified.
When was The Tiger Mafia released and how long is it?
The Tiger Mafia was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tiger Mafia?
The Tiger Mafia holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).