Documentary Crime

Cecil

2026
The Lion and the Dentist
Trailer
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.
Release Date
2026-02-19
Status
Released
Original Title
Cecil
Runtime
1h 41m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Arrow Pictures, Film4 Productions
Overview
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.
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