Der Pinguin meines Lebens

In the organizer's words:

As part of the 34th Summer Night Open-Air Cinema Fellbach

Tom, a grumpy teacher who is English through and through, comes to Buenos Aires in the 1970s to teach English at a boys' boarding school. In the midst of the unrest caused by the military coup, his pupils are also rebellious and unteachable. This doesn't make things any easier for Tom. But his life takes an unexpected turn one day when he saves the life of a penguin on an oil-polluted beach in Uruguay and is unable to get rid of it despite his best efforts. The penguin moves onto Tom's terrace, becomes a loyal friend and a trusted penguin for his pupils. Penguins are not only incredibly cute, they are also excellent listeners.

British filmmaker Peter Cattaneo has created a timeless, touching and humorous drama that also paints a vivid picture of Argentina during the military dictatorship. In the leading role, Steve Coogan, who has won several British Academy Film Awards, strikes a fine balance between cynicism and warmth of heart. At his side, a little Magellanic penguin named Juan Salvador embodies Tom's cute companion, who wins over the people around him with his endearing nature.