Documentary · South Africa · 2020 · 1h 25m

My Octopus Teacher

My Octopus Teacher poster
Director
Philippa EhrlichJames Reed
Cast
Craig Foster as Self Tom Foster as Self
Crew
Roger Horrocks — Director of Photography Dan Schwalm — Editor Philippa Ehrlich — Editor Kevin Smuts — Original Music Composer Philippa Ehrlich — Writer James Reed — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer My Octopus Teacher — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
divingoctopusintelligenceatlantic oceanhuman animal relationshipsouth africabased on true storyunderwatersharkwestern capenature documentarymarine life
Key Collaborators
Philippa Ehrlich Director James Reed Director Roger Horrocks Director of Photography Dan Schwalm Editor Philippa Ehrlich Editor Kevin Smuts Original Music Composer Philippa Ehrlich Writer James Reed Writer Craig Foster Producer
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