And that’s a huge difference.” - Craig Foster “What she taught me is to feel that you are part of this place. Driven by a subsequent curiosity and attentiveness to his immediate environment, he opens himself to the possibility of experiencing this small but life changing connection. The relationship is initially borne out of Foster’s desire for a change of pace and to reignite a sense of purpose in his life. Perhaps the most beautiful truth the viewer takes away from the film is the realisation that what we are watching is a blueprint for an experience that any one of us could have these corners of the Earth are all around us, and there are endless opportunities to observe micro-interactions and participate respectfully in them. The first lesson is in curiosity and cohabitation. For those of us who are especially concerned about the natural world and our ability to protect it, there are important lessons in My Octopus Teacher.
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The small unassuming patch of kelp forest in Foster’s backyard is also the magical, otherworldly setting in which this story takes place, and the simple acknowledgement between Foster and the octopus of a common nature between them expresses so simply a sense of planetary unity that is tangible and familiar. The cinematography is so immersive and beautiful that it evokes a sense of magical realism, but what makes the story so compelling is the glaring sense of unity between the subtle and the profound.
Ten years in the making, the film is the product of a partnership between Off The Fence/ZDF Enterprises and Sea Change Project, established by Foster and his partner Ross Frylinck. One day, he meets an octopus as he is exploring the kelp forest, and driven by a playful but serious curiosity he builds trust with the young octopus that allows him to bear witness to most of her short life and find unexpected meaning in his own. The kelp forest where the story takes place is a clear and still patch in the midst of a chaotic coast, rich in biodiversity in what is essentially Foster’s backyard.
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The film, which premiered on Netflix on September 7th, follows film maker and free diver Craig Foster who had spent the last decade diving off the rocky coastline of Cape Town, known for its extremely cold water and rough conditions.
The award-winning My Octopus Teacher is one of the most heartwarming documentaries released in a while.
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