Cecil
“The Lion and the Dentist”
2026•R18•1h 41m•Released
DocumentaryCrime
In 2015 a lion in Zimbabwe named Cecil was killed by Walter Palmer, an American dentist, provoking a global outcry. The story of Cecil’s death turns the gaze back on to us and our behaviour. The simplicity of the outrage is a stark contrast to the complexity of the reality.
Director
Arthur Cary
Languages
English
Studio
Arrow Pictures
Production
Company
Arrow Pictures
Company
Film4 Productions
Producer
John Smithson
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