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Penguin Baywatch - Episode 1: Tuxedo Summer Bash
Pingviinide rannavalve - Suvine smokingupidu
Welcome to Crozet Island, where beachfront real estate comes with a side of guano! Meet our dapper hero, a young king penguin returning to this remote volcanic island after years of ocean wandering, hoping to join the exclusive seaside singles club. His dating profile needs work – perfect plumage isn’t enough when your beak game is lacking! The island’s tuxedo-clad residents have discerning tastes and a complex social scene, where synchronized waddling is considered high art and personal space is measured in flipper lengths. Between awkward encounters with three-ton elephant seals, nosy sheathbills providing daily nostril inspections and strange human researchers, our penguins navigate the joys and perils of colony life. Watch as these feathered fashionistas perform delicate egg-exchanges, defend their territory with dramatic flair, and attempt to raise chicks while maintaining their dignity. It’s a summer beach party like no other – where singing contests, predator dodging, and heat waves make family life a challenging adventure!
| Director | Bertrand Loyer |
| Cinematography | Joshua Comaish, Kevin Peyrusse, Marin Portier, Marta Sostres |
| Editing | Rémi Dumas |
| Composer | Samuel Safa |
| Producer | Bertrand Loyer |
| Production Company | A co-production of Terra Mater Studios and Saint Thomas Productions in association with France Télévisions, USHUAIA TV and CNC |
| Distributor | Autentic GmbH |
| Original Title | Penguin Baywatch - Episode 1: Tuxedo Summer Bash |
| Entry Number | 26-910 |
| Country of Production |
Austria
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| Year of Production | 2025 |
| Running Time | 50’ |
| Language: | English |
| Subtitles: | Estonian |
