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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.

Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Features
Running time: 101 min
Director: Arthur Cary 1st Feature
Producer: John Smithson
Executive Producer: Ben Coren, Sacha Mirzoeff, Ollie Madden, Kate Ward, Will Clarke, Andy Mayson, Mike Runagall, Judith Regan
Editor: Joby Gee
Director of Photography: Johann Perry
Sound: George Foulgham Soundscapes
Composer: Jon Opstad

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Supported by Film4

Arrow Pictures

17-18 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8RP

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Sales Company

Altitude Film Sales

Somerset House
Strand
London
WC2R 1LA

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