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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1,066
DirectorPippa Ehrlich, James Reed
WritersPippa Ehrlich, James Reed
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.9 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsMy Octopus Teacher
About My Octopus Teacher
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.
Directed by Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed, My Octopus Teacher leans on a strong ensemble — Craig Foster, Tom Foster — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2020.
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