My Octopus Teacher
Synopsis
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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My Octopus Teacher | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-06
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Festival / Special Debut
September 7, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
- Original Score
- Kevin Smuts
- Original Title
- My Octopus Teacher
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- The Sea Change Project, Off the Fence
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
Kevin Smuts
Pippa Ehrlich, Dave Aenmey, Roger Horrocks
Dan Schwalm, Pippa Ehrlich
Ellen Windemuth, Craig Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Smuts
Original Music Composer
Dan Schwalm
Editor
Pippa Ehrlich
Writer
James Reed
Writer
Pippa Ehrlich
Director
James Reed
Director
Pippa Ehrlich
Editor
Roger Horrocks
Director of Photography
Craig Foster
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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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 Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed.
Who stars in My Octopus Teacher?
The principal cast of My Octopus Teacher includes Craig Foster, Tom Foster.
When was My Octopus Teacher released and how long is it?
My Octopus Teacher was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for My Octopus Teacher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Octopus Teacher was composed by Kevin Smuts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).