The Penguin Lessons

Kes meets Paddington without marmalade. A British teacher working in 1970s Argentina forms an unlikely bond with a penguin. The gentle fable showcases a star turn.

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Peter Cattaneo directed The Penguin Lessons in 2025. See Peter Cattaneo's full filmography, where to start with Peter Cattaneo, or where to go after you've seen everything by Peter Cattaneo.

The Penguin Lessons was released in 2025 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 111 minutes.