Based on True Story. Argentina in 1976
Realise date 17th April uK 27th April 2025
A beautiful lightly sugar coat film, based on the true story of an English teacher who travels to teach English South America, in his quest to escape from the heartbreak from his past.
His arrival at the upper class school, is immediately stained, with a metaphor of paint splattered on his new shoes, delivered from a paint brush that is being used to cover up a slogan of 'the people, against a fascist regime.'
It's here, in the beautiful school setting that the darker content is pealed away, He inadvertently hears a conversation of two workers discussing the dangers of political dictatorship.
However, in his quest to procrastinate, he decides to travel a short distance in search of a night of fun and lust . But inadvertently ends up rescuing a penguin, who is destined to stay with him.
But who knew a penguin could bring such love and revival of spirit to our jaded teacher.
It is also, through his teaching of poetry, that brings a rebirth of his youthful idealism of morals. However, it's the Penguin that forges a unique bond between teacher, pupils, and the community.
It's is at this point that we glimpse into the dark
undercurrent of political surveillance, as lurks in every shadow, waiting to pounce on any slightly radical who passes by. Never to be seen again.
In this case, it's the slightly radical young person who works at the school.
Ultimately,i t's the penguin who takes the lead in breaking down barriers.
In this heartbreaking moment, there is a shated knowledge of how it is to be defenless, As in Pandora s box, there is always hope.
It's a reminder of strength of belief and the importance of community. Also, nature is the fascinating factor that bonds us.
