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A man forms an unlikely bond with a sea creature in a South African kelp forest.
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A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.
"Believe it or not, this movie tells the story of a human who made friends with an octopus. It's a truly touching documentary about the connection between these two beings. As the title suggests, the production shows that animals are the great teachers of nature and if it weren't for them, nothing would continue to exist - after all, humans are the biggest responsible for harming the environment. Another beautiful message from the story is to show that love is always present, in ways we can't even imagine. 'My Octopus Teacher' is an extremely personal documentary and even without knowing the protagonist's story, Craig Foster, it's impossible not to be enchanted by the relationship he developed with a marine animal. In addition, the film has a beautiful cinematography."