Cecil
Cecil

Movie·2026·1h 41m

Cecil

The Lion and the Dentist

Directed By

Arthur Cary

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

John Smithson, Ben Coren

Cinematography

Johann Perry

Editor

Joby Gee

Themes

lionsafaricontroversywildlifedebateconflictjusticehuntingtrophyzimbabwebehaviorlegacy

Production House

Arrow Pictures
Film4 Productions

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Crew

Arthur Cary

Director

John Smithson

John Smithson

Producer

Ben Coren

Executive Producer

Sacha Mirzoeff

Executive Producer

Ollie Madden

Ollie Madden

Executive Producer

Kate Ward

Executive Producer

Will Clarke

Executive Producer

Andy Mayson

Executive Producer

Mike Runagall

Executive Producer

Judith Regan

Executive Producer

Joby Gee

Editor

Johann Perry

Director of Photography

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