My Octopus Teacher

A hushed, immersive plunge into cold water and quiet wonder, slow and meditative, leaving you tender and reflective about life's fragility.

Directed by

James Reed, Pippa Ehrlich

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Craig Foster, Tom Foster

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Nature, isolation, healing, parenthood

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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