From Page To Screen: The Penguin Lessons (2025)

Screening as part of the 2025 From Page To Screen film festival

Introduced by festival curator Andrew Chater

We are delighted to be showing one of 2025’s most heartwarming films. It’s a true story. It stars Steve Coogan. And a very cute (albeit smelly) penguin. What more could you want?

Coogan plays a disillusioned British teacher who takes a job in Argentina in 1976 during a brutal period in the country’s history. He finds his life transformed both personally and politically when he rescues an oil-covered penguin from the beach – and moves it into his school rooms. Adapted from Cornish teacher Tom Michell’s memoir, the comedy-drama was written by Jeff Pope, Coogan’s frequent collaborator, and directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty), demonstrating once again his extraordinary ability to combine humour and heart.

Dir. Peter Cattaneo, UK/Spain 2024, 110 mins. With Steve Coogan, Björn Gustafsson, Vivian El Jaber, Jonathan Pryce, Alfonsina Carrocio.

Certificate 12A

FILM SPONSORED BY SYMONDSBURY MANOR  

Bridport Electric Palace

Wednesday 23 April at 8pm

Tickets: £13.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or online HERE