THE PENGUIN LESSONS

THE PENGUIN LESSONS
2024 | Peter Cattaneo | 110m | UK | Spain

Stars: Steve Coogan, Björn Gustafsson, Jonathan Pryce

English teacher Tom Michell starts a job at a private school in Buenos Aires in 1976, just as the military junta takes power. While on holiday in Uruguay, he rescues a penguin from an oil slick. This unwanted pet soon becomes both a teaching aid and an ice-breaker when the political situation in the country worsens, and Michell becomes more involved with the lives of the staff and pupils at the school. Steve Coogan makes the most of a script from regular collaborator Jeff Pope, showing Michell slowly finding a new meaning to his life, thanks to his feathered friend.
The afternoon screening will be subtitled for those with hearing loss and followed by a discussion hosted by the Croydon u3a Film Group. All are welcolm to attend.

We do not show adverts – please arrive to take your allocated seat by the time shown.
Trailer below.

Tuesday 22 May 2025 at 2.00pm (HOH)
Tuesday 22 May 2025 at 7.30pm

THE WIFE (15) – 2017 UK/USA/Swe/Swi 100 min

Director: Björn Runge
Stars: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons

Is this the film that finally gets Glenn Close an Oscar after 6 nominations? She would certainly deserve it for playing the wife of lionised author Joe Castleman (Pryce), who is being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Hounded by a sleazy hack (Slater), their marriage starts to seem less the perfect match of author and helpmeet that they have portrayed to the world. Based on the acclaimed novel by Meg Wolitzer, this “is a smart, supremely watchable and entertaining film” (The Guardian).

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David Lean Cinema, Croydon on Wednesday 21 November 2018

Shows start at 7.30 pm, ticket prices £8.50 & £7.00 (concessions).
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THE WIFE (15) – 2017 UK/USA/Swe/Swi 100 min

2.30 screening subtitled for those with a hearing loss

Director: Björn Runge
Stars: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons

Is this the film that finally gets Glenn Close an Oscar after 6 nominations? She would certainly deserve it for playing the wife of lionised author Joe Castleman (Pryce), who is being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Hounded by a sleazy hack (Slater), their marriage starts to seem less the perfect match of author and helpmeet that they have portrayed to the world. Based on the acclaimed novel by Meg Wolitzer, this “is a smart, supremely watchable and entertaining film” (The Guardian).

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David Lean Cinema, Croydon on Thursday 15 November 2018

Shows start at 2.30 and 7.30 pm, ticket prices £8.50 & £7.00 (concessions).
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THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS (PG) – 2017 Ireland/Canada 104 min

Director: Bharat Nalluri
Stars: Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce

Image of film appears hereBharat Nalluri’s film presents the making of the beloved children’s classic, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Life events and a vivid imagination inspired Dickens to create timeless characters such as Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim. Image of film appears hereA fascinating insight into the author’s creative process as he attempts to win back the confidence of his publishers by writing a novel that would eventually breathe new life into an uninspired holiday season. Dan Stevens gives a lively performance as Dickens.

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Plus a BRIT School Showcase film, screened in partnership with the School’s Film & Media Production department.
For this film we are showing Storybook Ending (3.35 mins), directed by Harry Holland. A little girl must find all her childhood friends before bedtime.

David Lean Cinema, Croydon on Thursday 14 December 2017

Show starts at 2.30 pm, ticket prices: £8.00 & £6.50 (concessions)

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THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS (PG) – 2017 Ireland/Canada 104 min

Director: Bharat Nalluri
Stars: Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce

Image of film appears hereBharat Nalluri’s film presents the making of the beloved children’s classic, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Life events and a vivid imagination inspired Dickens to create timeless characters such as Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim. Image of film appears hereA fascinating insight into the author’s creative process as he attempts to win back the confidence of his publishers by writing a novel that would eventually breathe new life into an uninspired holiday season. Dan Stevens gives a lively performance as Dickens.

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Plus a BRIT School Showcase film, screened in partnership with the School’s Film & Media Production department.
For this film we are showing Storybook Ending (3.35 mins), directed by Harry Holland. A little girl must find all her childhood friends before bedtime.

David Lean Cinema, Croydon on Tuesday 12 December 2017

Show starts at 7.30 pm, ticket prices: £8.00 & £6.50 (concessions)

Click on time to make a booking (if you get Cookie Error? see here…….)