THE PENGUIN LESSONS

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THE PENGUIN LESSONS

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom (Steve Coogan) discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

Steve Coogan is an award-winning British actor, comedian and writer. For his work across TV and film, Steve has won seven BAFTA Awards, seven British Comedy Awards and was awarded The Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy by BAFTA in 2019.

Peter Cattaneo (Director) recently directed all episodes of “The Flatshare” for 42/Paramount+ and PBS/Masterpiece’s TV adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s best-selling novel “Magpie Murders” starring Lesley Manville. Peter also helmed the feature film Military Wives (42/Lionsgate), starring Sharon Horgan and Kristin Scott Thomas, which premiered at TIFF in 2019. Peter was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for hit-comedy The Full Monty and nominated for Best Short Film for Dear Rosie. He directed all three series of the BAFTA-winning BBC comedy “Rev,” starring Tom Hollander and Olivia Colman, as well as the critical hit series “The A Word.”

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Original Title The Penguin Lessons
Theatrical Release
Genres Drama, Comedy
Country Of Production UK, Spain
Runtime 110 Minutes

Crew

Director Peter Cattaneo
Screenplay Jeff Pope
Based on a book by Tom Michell
Producer Ben PughRory AitkinAndy NobleAdrián GuerraRobert Walak
Director of Photography Xavi Giménez
Editor Robin PetersTariq Anwar
Production Designer Isona Rigau
Score Federico Jusid
Costume Designer Alberto Valcárcel
Casting Sarah CroweAlejandro GilJudith López

Cast

Tom Michell Steve Coogan
Maria Alvarez Vivian El Jaber
Tapio Björn Gustafsson
Sofía Alvarez Alfonsina Carrocio
Diego Camelia David Herrero
Timothy Buckle Jonathan Pryce