My Octopus Teacher
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A meditative, visually stunning documentary about a man's patient, transformative relationship with a wild octopus, exploring intelligence, curiosity, and cross-species connection.
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.
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