My Octopus Teacher
- Documentary
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.
My Octopus Teacher is a nature documentary following filmmaker Craig Foster's extraordinary year-long relationship with a wild octopus off the coast of South Africa. Released in September 2020, the film captures an unprecedented bond between human and animal through intimate underwater footage and Foster's daily dives into the freezing ocean.
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When was My Octopus Teacher released?
The film was released on September 4, 2020.
Where can I watch My Octopus Teacher?
The documentary is available on Netflix and other major streaming platforms.
Is this a true story?
Yes, My Octopus Teacher is a genuine documentary that follows Craig Foster's real experiences swimming with a wild octopus in False Bay, South Africa over the course of a year.
How long is the film?
The documentary is approximately 85 minutes long.
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