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The Penguin Lessons
17 March 2025
Drama
About the film
The Penguin Lessons
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Director
Peter Cattaneo
Cast
Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson, Alfonsina Carrocio, David Herrero, Micaela Breque, Tomás Pozzi, Ramiro Blas, Juan Barreiro, Aimar Miranda
This event is part of Escapes, a new offering that gives you the chance to get down to your local cinema for free! Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
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.
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Storyhouse
Start Time
Mon 17th Mar, 18:00
Address
1 Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR, GB
Showroom Cinema
Start Time
Mon 17th Mar, 18:00
Address
Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX, GB
Staffordshire Winter Sports Club Limited: Cinebowl iSkate
Start Time
Mon 17th Mar, 19:30
Address
Town Meadows Way, Uttoxeter, ST14 8AZ, GB
HOME Cinema: HOME
Start Time
Mon 17th Mar, 18:00
Address
2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN, GB
Forum Cinema Hexham
Start Time
Mon 17th Mar, 17:15
Address
8-9 Market Place, Northumberland, NE46 1XF, GB
About the film
The Penguin Lessons
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Director
Peter Cattaneo
Cast
Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson, Alfonsina Carrocio, David Herrero, Micaela Breque, Tomás Pozzi, Ramiro Blas, Juan Barreiro, Aimar Miranda
This event is part of Escapes, a new offering that gives you the chance to get down to your local cinema for free! Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
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.
This film will be shown with descriptive subtitles on screen.