International Falcon Smuggling (1985)

The smugglers, who come from Europe and the United States of America, steal the eggs of the arctic gerfalcon and transport them in private planes to Germany. The young birds are then sold for $50,000 each, usually to wealthy Arabs. The white falcon is the biggest and strongest falcon in the world; tragically most of them die when exposed to the heat of the desert. The film investigates the methods of the smugglers and shows interviews with falcon dealers, policemen, animal protectors in Europe and America and includes authentic shots from a "falconbust" in Cologne, Germany.

Director: Ralph Christians
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
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Screenplay

Music: Michael Ehlers, Hjörtur Howser
Cinematography: Klaus Schäfer
Editing: Werner Schäfer
Production: Magma films
Country: Iceland
Language: Deutsch, Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Ralph Christians
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Falcon Smuggling about?
The smugglers, who come from Europe and the United States of America, steal the eggs of the arctic gerfalcon and transport them in private planes to Germany. The young birds are then sold for $50,000 each, usually to wealthy Arabs. The white falcon is the biggest and strongest falcon in the world; tragically most of them die when exposed to the heat of the desert. The film investigates the methods of the smugglers and shows interviews with falcon dealers, policemen, animal protectors in Europe and America and includes authentic shots from a "falconbust" in Cologne, Germany.
Who directed International Falcon Smuggling?
International Falcon Smuggling was directed by Ralph Christians.
How long is International Falcon Smuggling?
International Falcon Smuggling has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is International Falcon Smuggling?
International Falcon Smuggling is a Documentary film.
Where was International Falcon Smuggling produced?
International Falcon Smuggling was produced in Iceland.