NATURE . WILDLIFE

BILLION DOLLAR FISH

52' (ENG, GER)
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Deep in the waters of the Danube lives a prehistoric giant. It survived when the dinosaurs became extinct, but now time is running out.

They are virtually unchanged from their ancestors, who swam in ancient rivers when the dinosaurs still ruled the planet. Their unfertilised eggs became black gold, served in only the most expensive restaurants as caviar. This ancient giant is the Beluga Sturgeon, considered by some to be the largest freshwater fish in the world. Sturgeons are now at the very edge of extinction because of the exclusive market for their eggs, but only the eggs can allow the species to live. Paradoxically, the desire for caviar may now be the only chance they have for their future existence.

‘Billion Dollar Fish’ is a story of mystery and intrigue, of greed and desperation, of desire and aspiration — of an ancient giant and how her eggs have taken on a value almost beyond that of gold.

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Festivals & Awards

  • Wildlife Vaasa International Nature Film Festival 2012

    * winner : 2nd Place in Category "Best Environmental Conservation Film"
  • Montana Cine International Film Festival 2012

    * winner : Best of Categoryfor Water Issues - Focus Award
  • IFFEST Document.Art Festival 2013

    * winner : Award for Documentary on Conservation of natural Resource & Economy
  • Deauville Green Award 2013

    * winner : Prize for Documentary Films in Economy and Ecology
  • CINE Golden Eagle Award 2013

    * winner : Televised Documentary & Performance Division - Environment & Nature

Facts

  • Original Title
    Der Milliarden-Dollar-Fisch
  • Year
    2012
  • Length
    52' (ENG, GER)
  • Resolution
    HD
  • Film by
    Alfred Schwarzenberger
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