Monday Night Film Series presents THE PENGUIN LESSONS-FR

Event date(s): October 06, 2025
Time(s): 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Category: Fredericton
Location: Fredericton

The Monday Night Film Series presents THE PENGUIN LESSONS on Monday October 06th at 7:30pm in Tilley 102, UNB.

In The Penguin Lessons, Oscar nominee Steve Coogan stars as Tom, a reserved Englishman who arrives in 1976 Buenos Aires to teach at a prestigious boarding school, just as Argentina descends into political turmoil. Initially indifferent to the unrest, Tom’s life takes an unexpected turn after rescuing a penguin drenched in oil on a beach in Uruguay.

Against all odds, he brings the bird back to Argentina, forming a touching and unlikely bond. As the dictatorship tightens its grip and Tom’s long-buried past resurfaces, the penguin becomes both confidant and catalyst for change. Inspired by true events and directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty, Military Wives), this poignant dramedy blends dry British wit with heartfelt emotion. With Jonathan Pryce as the school’s headmaster and a backdrop of repression and awakening, The Penguin Lessons is a warm, whimsical tale about responsibility, redemption, and the surprising ways love and courage can take flight.

The film may be too light for such a dark time, but it’s hard not to root for The Penguin Lessons and its story of unlikely alliances that nudge the wounded toward redemption. Loren King, Newport This Week (RI) 

Adapted from Tom Michell’s autobiographical book, The Penguin Lessons counters the inspirational teacher cliches with a bumbling charm that’s boosted considerably by a first-rate performance from the scene-stealing penguin. Wendy Ide, Observer (UK)

This year, 29 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $10/film, but a yearly film society membership reduces admission cost to $7/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night. 

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op 455-1632  info@nbfilmcoop.com https://www.nbfilmcoop.com/monday-night-film-series 

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Room 102