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title: "My Octopus Teacher"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-octopus-teacher-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 682110
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My Octopus Teacher (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-octopus-teacher-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Octopus Teacher is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by The Sea Change Project, Off the Fence. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A filmmaker builds an unprecedented bond with a curious young octopus in South Africa."

### Why Watch
- Features a never-before-seen bond between a human and a wild animal.
- Showcases remarkable curiosity from an octopus in her natural habitat.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Set in the freezing ocean, which may reflect a cold environment throughout.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a documentary film about wildlife and a human relationship with an animal.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: documentary, nature, intimate, captivating

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/my-octopus-teacher-2020#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
- **Networks / Studios**: The Sea Change Project, Off the Fence

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Craig Foster** as *Self*
- **Tom Foster** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of My Octopus Teacher?
The film was released in 2020.

### Q: Who is the main human subject in the film?
Craig Foster is the individual who swims in the ocean and meets the octopus.

### Q: Where does the film take place?
It takes place in the ocean at the tip of Africa.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a documentary.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Octopus Teacher — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/682110)
- [My Octopus Teacher (2020) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/905980-my-octopus-teacher/overview/)
- [My Octopus Teacher (2020) CZtitulky - online ke zhlédnutí a…](https://prehrajto.cz/my-octopus-teacher-2020-cztitulky/5f5fb06d54402)
- [Moje učitelka chobotnice (Simpsonovi) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moje_u%C4%8Ditelka_chobotnice_(Simpsonovi))

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