The penguin lessons / a 42 production ; a Nostromo production ; directed by Peter Cattaneo ; produced by Ben Pugh, Rory Aitken ; produced by Andy Noble, Adrian Guerra, Robert Walak.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Cattaneo, Peter, director.

Noble, Andrew, 1966- producer.

Walak, Robert, producer.

Guerra, Adrián, producer.

Pugh, Ben (Film producer), producer.

Aitken, Rory, producer.

42 (Firm), production company.

Nostromo Pictures (Firm), production company.

Sony Pictures Classics (Firm), publisher.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Michell, Tom--Travel--Argentina--Drama.

Michell, Tom.

Michell, Tom--Film adaptations.

English--Argentina--Drama.

English.

Penguins--Drama.

Penguins.

Human-animal relationships--Drama.

Human-animal relationships.

Boys' schools--Argentina--Drama.

Boys' schools.

Argentina--History--Coup d'état, 1976--Drama.

Argentina.

Genre:

Fiction films.

Feature films.

Film adaptations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (112 minutes)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Sony Pictures Classics, 2025.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

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 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.

Participant:

Steve Coogan, Vivian El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson, Alfonsina Carrocio, David Herrero, Jonathan Pryce.

Notes:

Based on the book by Tom Michell.

Title from title screen (viewed January 12, 2026).

OCLC:

1572689933