The Milk System

The Milk System is a documentary that investigates the global dairy industry. It examines how cows became part of a highly technological production chain and explores the hidden costs and consequences of this multi-billion euro business. Through interviews with scientists, farmers, and industry experts, the film looks at the people behind the market, the health effects of milk, and potential alternatives to the current agro-industrial system.

Directed and written by Andreas Pichler, this was the first of four films he directed, followed by Alkohol, Dangerously Close, and Elon Musk Unveiled: The Tesla Experiment. The production was a collaboration between Germany and Italy, involving companies such as ARTE and RAI Südtirol. The film features Karim Cherif providing the voiceover narration.

Released in September 2017 with a runtime of 90 minutes, the documentary has maintained a positive reception among viewers. It holds a rating of 7/10 on IMDb based on 621 votes and a 6.9/10 rating on TMDB from 11 votes.