# Cecil (2026)

> A searching wildlife documentary revisits Cecil the lion’s killing to expose the tangled ethics and power structures behind trophy hunting.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7556617

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Documentary, Crime
- Director: Arthur Cary
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38124745/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: serious, disturbing, urgent, focused viewing, environmental film night

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