The Penguin Lessons12A

Directed by Peter Cattaneo | UK | 2024 | 1h 52m | Starring Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, David Herrero, Aimar Miranda, Hugo Fuertes

In 1976, a weary Englishman takes a job at a prestigious boarding school in Buenos Aires, expecting an easy escape. Instead, he finds himself in a country on the brink of turmoil and facing a classroom of unruly students. But when he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life takes an unexpected turn. Starring British comedian Steve Coogan, this sharp and heartfelt drama is inspired by a remarkable true story.

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We showed The Penguin Lessons between May 2, 2025 and May 15, 2025.

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