The Penguin Lessons


In the chaos of Argentina in 1976, a British teacher rediscovers his love for others through his friendship with a little penguin he finds on an oil-covered beach.


"The Penguin Lessons" tells the extraordinary experience of a British teacher during the political turmoil in Argentina in 1976. Tom Michell starts a new job in Argentina and unexpectedly becomes friends with a penguin. He finds the penguin on an oil-covered beach and names him Juan Salvador. Juan Salvador quickly wins not only Tom's heart but also the entire school's, changing Tom's life in a positive way. Thanks to this unusual friendship, Tom rediscovers his ability to help others and also learns to survive in a foreign culture. The film takes viewers on a journey that is both emotional and entertaining. "The Penguin Lessons" reminds viewers of the power of mutual love and respect, and shows how even a penguin can change lives.
The film was shot on the picturesque beaches of Argentina and around the school.