Captain Pengü and Friends 4: The Secret on the Ice Floe (Film)

Captain Pengü and Friends 4: The Secret of the Glacier is a 2024 Turkish animated film directed by Ali Karaçam. The story follows events triggered by a crack in a glacier caused by Tili, who transformed the Ocean Angels Forest into a resort village.

Plot

Tili, the general manager of the Ocean Angels Forest, endangers the penguins’ habitat by turning the forest into a resort. When the glacier crack damages the penguins’ homes, Tili is held responsible and ostracized by all groups. While disappearing, Tili encounters a mysterious being unaware of anyone’s existence on Earth. Together, this duo embarks on a difficult journey to rebuild the penguins’ city and the forest. Meanwhile, Captain Pengü and his friends set out to understand the situation and help Tili.

Thematic Structure

• Environmental Awareness: As in previous installments, the film addresses themes of environmental sensitivity and the preservation of natural life.
• Self-Confidence and Friendship: Tili’s story, struggling with feelings of exclusion, emphasizes the importance of self-confidence and true friendship.
• Responsibility: The film’s main characters learn the value of taking responsibility by confronting the consequences of their actions.

Production and Release Information

Captain Pengü and Friends 4: The Secret of the Glacier is a co-production of Siyah Martı and TME Films. The screenplay is written by Arzu Yurtseven. The 74-minute film was released in Türkiye on 9 August 2024.

Voice Cast

• Onur Akgülgil (Voice)
• Emin Yaraç (Voice)
• Şensel Uykal (Voice)

Box Office Performance

Captain Pengü and Friends 4: The Secret of the Glacier reached 61,296 viewers during its opening weekend, generating 9,486,417 TL in revenue. Over its total 20-week theatrical run, the film attracted 242,651 viewers and earned 34,759,310 TL at the box office.