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
Production House
Audience Score
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Crew
Arthur Cary
Director
John Smithson
Producer
Ben Coren
Executive Producer
Sacha Mirzoeff
Executive Producer
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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