The Penguin Lessons

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The Penguin Lessons
Screening
The Penguin Lessons

Event Date

Wed 26 Nov 2025

Event Time

11:30 - 13:30

Location

ODEON Holloway, 419 - 427 Holloway Road, London, Greater London, N7 6LJ, England

12A

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

12+

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Citizenship
  • Democracy
  • Human Rights

This feel-good comedy is based on the true story of Tom Michell, a British teacher who accidentally adopts a penguin while teaching at a boarding school in Argentina during the 1976 coup d'état, in which the president was overthrown. Initially grumpy and detached, Tom starts looking at life in a new way, thanks to the bird that he rescues and who won't leave him alone. As political tension in the streets becomes serious, and as students and staff at the school also face challenges, the presence of the endearing penguin somehow brings about much needed positivity and change. A human drama, with both English and Spanish dialogue, that plays out against the backdrop of political tension, this is a timely reminder of how small actions, and even smaller creatures, can make a grand impact. 

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Film title

The Penguin Lessons


Synopsis

This feel-good comedy is based on the true story of Tom Michell, a British teacher who accidentally adopts a penguin while teaching at a boarding school in Argentina during the 1976 coup d'état, in which the president was overthrown. Initially grumpy and detached, Tom starts looking at life in a new way, thanks to the bird that he rescues and who won't leave him alone. As political tension in the streets becomes serious, and as students and staff at the school also face challenges, the presence of the endearing penguin somehow brings about much needed positivity and change. A human drama, with both English and Spanish dialogue, that plays out against the backdrop of political tension, this is a timely reminder of how small actions, and even smaller creatures, can make a grand impact. 

infrequent strong language, moderate sex references

Director/s

Peter Cattaneo

Year

2024

Country of Production

United Kingdom / Spain / USA

Genres

  • Based on a true story
  • Drama
  • Period and Historical

Language

English / Spanish

Duration

112 minutes

Venue name

ODEON Holloway

Address

419 - 427 Holloway Road,
London,
Greater London,
N7 6LJ

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