The documentary film “The End of the Line” has its German premier in Berlin on 14 December 2009. “The End of the Line” is the critically acclaimed first major feature documentary film revealing the devastating impact of overfishing on our oceans. The screening (with German subtitles) will be followed by a panel discussion on the EU Common Fisheries Policy (see Programme). A reception will follow hosted by the Pew Environment Group and WWF Germany.

In the film we see firsthand the effects of our global love affair with fish as food.

It examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation.

Filmed over two years, The End of the Line follows the investigative reporter Charles Clover as he confronts politicians and celebrity restaurateurs, who exhibit little regard for the damage they are doing to the oceans.

One of his allies is the former tuna farmer turned whistleblower Roberto Mielgo – on the trail of those destroying the world's magnificent bluefin tuna population.

Filmed across the world – from the Straits of Gibraltar to the coasts of Senegal and Alaska to the Tokyo fish market – featuring top scientists, indigenous fishermen and fisheries enforcement officials, The End of the Line is a wake-up call to the world.

Further information:

Film Website:

http://endoftheline.com/

Pew Environment Group

European Marine Programme

OCEAN2012
Transforming European Fisheries

WWF Deutschland

... and on the German website.