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.
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3/27/2025Runtime
111 minsGenres
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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.
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EnglishBudget
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A warmly funny and genuinely moving story about an emotionally worn-out teacher who finds unexpected grace through an unconventional friendship with a penguin, set against the backdrop of Argentina's political turmoil. It's the kind of film that earns its sentiment through humor and specificity rather than sentimentality.
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