The Love Life of an Octopus (1967)
An octopus slithers into a narrow crack near the shore; we see its eye up close. It feeds on a crab. In spring it's time to mate. A male grabs a female; he inserts his third arm in her respiratory cavity. We watch another pair: a larger female is the aggressor here. Mating is repeated over hours and days. The female releases strings of fertilized eggs that hang from the roof of a nest. She guards her spawn for a month, fanning the strings to circulate water for oxygen and cleanliness.
Director: Jean Painlevé, Geneviève Hamon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 1, 1967
Music: Pierre Henry
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
octopus
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Love Life of an Octopus about?
- An octopus slithers into a narrow crack near the shore; we see its eye up close. It feeds on a crab. In spring it's time to mate. A male grabs a female; he inserts his third arm in her respiratory cavity. We watch another pair: a larger female is the aggressor here. Mating is repeated over hours and days. The female releases strings of fertilized eggs that hang from the roof of a nest. She guards her spawn for a month, fanning the strings to circulate water for oxygen and cleanliness.
- Who directed The Love Life of an Octopus?
- The Love Life of an Octopus was directed by Jean Painlevé, Geneviève Hamon.
- How long is The Love Life of an Octopus?
- The Love Life of an Octopus has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Love Life of an Octopus?
- The Love Life of an Octopus is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Love Life of an Octopus produced?
- The Love Life of an Octopus was produced in France.