My Octopus Teacher (2020)

The filmmaker is trying to come back to himself and his family after a couple of years of what sounds like depression, following almost two decades of immersive work. While swimming in the kelp forests near his home, he becomes interested in a small octopus. With his decision to visit the octopus daily for a year, he finds his therapy and a way back to purpose and peace.

I did not expect to be moved so deeply by a documentary about an octopus, but it is truly revelatory. Yes, it feels like a different world underwater -- but I was also surprised by the similarities between the creatures in the sea and humanity. We're all just trying to keep ourselves safe and fed, while having some fun and making connections with others.

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