Million Dollar Babies: The Big Business Behind Eel Trafficking (2026)

Release Date: 2026-03-24
Runtime: 1h 36min
Production Company: ZDF/Arte
Director: Sebastian Weis

Across rivers, national borders and black markets, this documentary delves into the billion-dollar world of glass eel smuggling. With exclusive access to key players and rare footage, the film reveals how the global appetite for eels is fuelling an ecological catastrophe.