Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
1971 · 1h 41m · Adventure · United Kingdom
A self-absorbed young biologist takes on a six-month research post in Antarctica to study a penguin colony. Alone in Shackleton’s abandoned hut, with only radio contact and letters to his distant girlfriend, he endures the harsh winter and gradually forms a bond with the penguins—discovering resilience, humility, and a new sense of purpose.
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Anthony ShafferBased on the novel by
Graham Billing5.9Smart score
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