The Filmmaker
This South African filmmaker is the protagonist of the documentary
Craig Foster
The octopus uses these to explore and interact with Craig
Her arms
This type of marine plant dominates the environment shown in the film
Kelp
One of the main lessons Craig learns from the octopus is to be more of this
Present/mindful
This platform released My Octopus Teacher to a global audience
Netflix
Craig was experiencing this kind of crisis before starting his underwater journey
burnout (or a midlife crisis)
The octopus is this type of animal, known for its intelligence
cephalopod
The underwater world in the film is often described as this kind of forest
Kelp forest
Craig shares that by observing the octopus, he learned to better relate to this person.
His son
The documentary won this major film award
Oscar/Academy Award for Best Documentary
Craig filmed the documentary in this coastal region of what country?
South Africa
This technique allows the octopus to blend in with its surroundings
Camouflage (color and texture change)
These daily dives required Craig to wear minimal equipment to feel closer to nature
Free diving
The octopus eventually dies after doing this natural act
Laying eggs
The film was co-directed by Pippa Ehrlich and this other director
James Reed
He visited the underwater kelp forest for this many days in a row
365 (one year)
This predator poses a serious threat to the octopus
Pijama shark
These creatures, seen in the film, are known for their camouflage and ability to regenerate limbs
Sea stars
The documentary suggests we are all connected to nature in this way
Emotionally or spiritually
This organization was co-founded by Craig to promote nature connection.
Sea Change Project
Before becoming a filmmaker, Craig worked in this field
Environmental journalism
The octopus teaches Craig about this concept by showing vulnerability and curiosity
Trust
This concept refers to how the underwater ecosystem adapts and changes over time
Biodiversity
Craig reflects on how vulnerability leads to this kind of strength
Emotional resilience
The documentary uses this kind of storytelling to mix science, personal journey, and emotion
Nature memoir