Cecil

Synopsis

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

Music

Jon Opstad

Studio

Arrow Pictures

Released

19 February 2026

Genres

Documentary, Crime