The Penguin Lessons (2024) (original) (raw)
The Penguin Lessons is the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, he discovered instead a complicated and divided nation � and a class of practically unteachable young boys. When he finds a small penguin washed up on an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside down � and the penguin becomes not only a valued friend, but also a teacher of life�s most important lessons, for Tom, the boys and many others.
The Penguin Lessons is the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, he discovered instead a complicated and divided nation � and a class of practically unteachable young boys. When he finds a small penguin washed up on an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside down � and the penguin becomes not only a valued friend, but also a teacher of life�s most important lessons, for Tom, the boys and many others. (less)
Director: Peter Cattaneo
Writer: Jeff Pope
Starring: Steve Coogan, Bj�rn Gustafsson, Jonathan Pryce
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Review by Brian Orndorf, March 25, 2025
7 / 10
�Inspired by real events,� �The Penguin Lessons� dramatizes the story of educator Tom Michell and his unusual experience in Argentina, where, in 1976, he found a penguin in distress. He managed to clean it up and nurse it back to health, only to find the creature wasn�t interested in leaving his side. The complications of this relationship are perfectly set up for comedy and heartwarming events, and those do occur in the movie. However, �The Penguin Lessons� tries to be a little more than simple comfort food cinema, as the tale also takes place during a military coup in the country, greatly co ...read more...
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