Billion Dollar Fish (2012)

The last Days of the Wild Sturgeon?

Billion Dollar Fish (2012) poster

The River Danube is home to a fish that grows larger than the Great White Shark. Although it leads a secretive life, the Beluga Sturgeon – the King of the Danube – produces the most prized food in the whole world. For over 200 million years, the 8-metre long fish had no enemies, and yet today it is on the verge of extinction. Evolution did not prepare the fish for pollution, river regulation and overfishing. Beluga caviar is traded for up to 20,000 dollars per kilogramme. Ironically, the high price of this precious product could save the animals from a premature disappearance from planet earth.

Director: Alfred Schwarzenberger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexander Bresgen
Editing: Omer Sacic, Alfred Schwarzenberger
Production: ScienceVision, Terra Mater Factual Studios
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en

Themes

The Microscopic World of Insects, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

nature, beluga whale, nature documentary, caviar, sturgeon, donau

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Billion Dollar Fish about?
The River Danube is home to a fish that grows larger than the Great White Shark. Although it leads a secretive life, the Beluga Sturgeon – the King of the Danube – produces the most prized food in the whole world. For over 200 million years, the 8-metre long fish had no enemies, and yet today it is on the verge of extinction. Evolution did not prepare the fish for pollution, river regulation and overfishing. Beluga caviar is traded for up to 20,000 dollars per kilogramme. Ironically, the high price of this precious product could save the animals from a premature disappearance from planet earth.
Who directed Billion Dollar Fish?
Billion Dollar Fish was directed by Alfred Schwarzenberger.
Who stars in Billion Dollar Fish?
Billion Dollar Fish stars Otto Clemens.
How long is Billion Dollar Fish?
Billion Dollar Fish has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Billion Dollar Fish?
Billion Dollar Fish is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Billion Dollar Fish?
The themes of Billion Dollar Fish include: The Microscopic World of Insects, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.