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.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$13
Runtime
111 min
Release Date
2025-03-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
64
Vote Average
7
Steve Coogan
Tom Michell
Jonathan Pryce
Headmaster Buckle
Vivian El Jaber
Maria
Björn Gustafsson
Tapio
Alfonsina Carrocio
Sofia
David Herrero
Diego
Micaela Breque
Carina
Tomás Pozzi
Bursar
Ramiro Blas
Márquez
Juan Barreiro
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Aimar Miranda
Ernesto
Nicanor Fernandez
Igor
Hugo Fuertes
Ramiro
Bruno Blas
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Anna
Brendan McNamee
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Joaquín Lopez
Víctor
Miguel Alejandro Serrano
Walter
Gerardo Maleh
Santino
Francesca Vaccari
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Nora
Romina Cocca
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Dodi de Miquel
Man at Beach Café
Osvaldo Ayre
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Liam Mayne
Alejandro
Julián Galli Guillén
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Ailén Maciel
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Ana Carolina Parisi
Therese
Josefina Montserrat
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