# My Octopus Teacher (2020)

> A burned-out diver finds renewal by patiently earning the trust of a curious wild octopus in South Africa's cold Atlantic kelp forest.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/481646

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
- Cast: Craig Foster, Tom Foster
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12888462/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: meditative, calming, tender, quiet evening, nature watching

## Synopsis

A breathtaking exploration of the bond between a man and a remarkable creature of the sea.

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