The Elders do not want evidence—they want faith. When Mumble tries to explain that the fish are disappearing because of “aliens” (humans), he is excommunicated. The film is a blunt allegory for climate change denial. Noah the Elder would rather starve than admit his worldview is wrong.
The story is set in the icy wilderness of Antarctica, where Emperor Penguins find their soulmates through a unique "heartsong". , voiced by Elijah Wood, is born into this world with a major handicap: he can’t sing a single note. Instead, he expresses himself through tap dancing, a skill that is seen as "just ain't penguin" by his father, Memphis (Hugh Jackman), and the stern colony leader, Noah the Elder. happy feet 1
As a young adult, Mumble is an outcast, blamed for a mysterious famine that has drastically reduced the fish supply. The colony's stern leader, Noah the Elder (Hugo Weaving), and his shaman-like advisor, Miss Viola (Miriam Margolyes), interpret the famine as a punishment from the Great ‘Guin for their deviation from tradition. Mumble’s dancing is deemed a dangerous, frivolous act that has angered the gods. The Elders do not want evidence—they want faith