United Kingdom / Feb 19, 2026 / R18 / Channel 4
The Lion and the Dentist
1h 41min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
DocumentaryCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Cecil |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Arrow Pictures, Film4 Productions |
| Official site | channel4.com |
| Release date | 19 febbraio 2026 |
| Executive producer | Ben Coren, Sacha Mirzoeff, Ollie Madden, Kate Ward, Will Clarke, Andy Mayson, Mike Runagall, Judith Regan |
| Production | John Smithson |
| Editing | Joby Gee |
| Cinematography | Johann Perry |
| Assistant directors | Arthur Cary |
| Camera operators | Johann Perry |
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| Additional photography | Johann Perry |
| Music | Jon Opstad, George Foulgham |
| Sound | George Foulgham, Jon Opstad |
Release dates
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