This new Netflix documentary was recommended to me by three completely separate sources last week. Now I see why! It is beautiful, educational, heart-warming, and awe-inspiring. It is about a man who makes friends with an octopus in the kelp forest off the shore of South Africa, and how it transforms his perspective. Also, the photography at times is mind-blowing. I give it five stars.
I especially liked what he said about the rewards of returning to the same place in nature everyday, and how that makes you part of it. As much as I love discovering new vistas, this year I too have been learning the rewards of returning over and over again to the same location, and intimately really knowing a patch of earth.
If you loved this film as much as I did, you might also like a book reviewed in 2016 called the Soul of an Octopus. You can read my review of that book here.
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Please do not tell. I had octopus for dinner.
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I saw your photo! Watch this move and you may never again!
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My son’s fave animal! He will love this film and photos and review. Thanks!
U R wonderful.
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Thanks so much for this recommendation Polly. We watched in awe … and have recommended in turn.
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We watched this last night and absolutely loved it! What a wonderful thing to gain the trust of a wild creature and what beautiful photography!
I also read Soul of an Octopus and have a greater respect for these wonderful creatures. Thanks for the book review and the film recommendation.
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