The Penguin Lessons

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The Penguin Lessons

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“Witty and endlessly funny.”

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“Steve Coogan is charming”

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The Penguin Lessons - Poster

Based on a true story

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

Rating: Unclassified

Runtime: 110mins

The Penguin Lessons - Poster

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