My Octopus Teacher (2020)
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.
Director: James Reed, Philippa Ehrlich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 4, 2020
Cast
- Craig Foster - Self
- Tom Foster - Self
Screenplay
Music: Kevin Smuts
Cinematography: Roger Horrocks
Editing: Dan Schwalm, Philippa Ehrlich
Production: The Sea Change Project, Off the Fence
Country: South Africa, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Ocean Life and Deep Blue, The Microscopic World of Insects, Deep Sea Exploration and Underwater World, Underwater Reef: Coral Colors, Mysteries of the Deep Ocean: Abyss
Keywords
diving, octopus, intelligence, atlantic ocean, south africa, underwater, shark, western cape, nature documentary, marine life, animal behaviour, pretentious
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Octopus Teacher about?
- 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.
- Who directed My Octopus Teacher?
- My Octopus Teacher was directed by James Reed, Philippa Ehrlich.
- Who stars in My Octopus Teacher?
- My Octopus Teacher stars Craig Foster, Tom Foster.
- How long is My Octopus Teacher?
- My Octopus Teacher has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is My Octopus Teacher?
- My Octopus Teacher is a Documentary film.
- Where was My Octopus Teacher produced?
- My Octopus Teacher was produced in South Africa, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of My Octopus Teacher?
- The themes of My Octopus Teacher include: Ocean Life and Deep Blue, The Microscopic World of Insects, Deep Sea Exploration and Underwater World, Underwater Reef: Coral Colors, Mysteries of the Deep Ocean: Abyss.