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My Octopus Teacher

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7.9/10 • 950

2020-09-041h 25m

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.

Directors
Philippa Ehrlich, James Reed
Writters
Philippa Ehrlich, James Reed
Editors
Philippa Ehrlich, James Reed, Philippa Ehrlich

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  1. Craig Foster

    Craig Foster

    Self

  2. Tom Foster

    Tom Foster

    Self

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Skarfrael

Dec 29, 2021

10/10

Not just a documentary (9 January 2021) Why I watched it? Because I love octopuses and the sea. Why I gave it a 10? Because it was something more than just a documentary. It was a personal experience. It got evident from the start. Great captures and the personal storytelling of Foster along with accurate and calming music did it: I immediately relaxed and put myself in his shoes. The rest was history. Amazing information conveyed along with great scenes and meanings. I liked the format. Most documentaries focusing on animals calm me, but this format was just something else. It was closer to the experience of reading a book for me, and that's something I have never felt before for a movie/series.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
divingoctopusintelligenceatlantic oceansouth africaunderwatersharkwestern capenature documentarymarine lifeanimal behaviourpretentious