My Octopus Teacher

My Octopus Teacher

2020 · 85 min · EN · 7.9 (792 votes)
Dir. Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed · Starring Craig Foster, Tom Foster · Music Kevin Smuts
Documentary

After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.

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This documentary offers a deeply moving and meditative journey into the ocean's depths. It's a tender exploration of an extraordinary bond, evoking profound wonder and a quiet sense of peace. The film feels both educational and profoundly spiritual, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for the natural world and its mysterious inhabitants.

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