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The Penguin Lessons (2025)

Poster for The Penguin Lessons

In 1976 Argentina, on the eve of a political revolution, a teacher and his students at an exclusive boys school are enlightened by an unusual guest.

In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Cattaneo
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    Tom Michel Steve Coogan
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    The Headmaster Jonathan Pryce
  • Profile picture of Vivian El Jaber
    Vivian El Jaber
  • Profile picture of Björn Gustafsson
    Björn Gustafsson
  • Profile picture of Alfonsina Carrocio
    Alfonsina Carrocio
  • Profile picture of David Herrero
    Diego David Herrero
  • Profile picture of Micaela Breque
    Micaela Breque
  • Profile picture of Tomás Pozzi
    Tomás Pozzi

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Keywords

  • 1970s
  • penguin
  • based on true story
  • argentina
  • based on memoir or autobiography
  • dramedy
  • animal human friendship