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2026•1h 41m•R18•Documentary•Crime

The Lion and the Dentist

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.

Arthur Cary · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 19, 2026

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