The octopus is a marine mollusk from a group called Cephalopoda that includes squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus. On another occasion, the octopus cunningly outwitted the shark by riding on the predator’s back. During his daily dives, Foster watched a dramatic shark attack when the octopus lost one of its eight arms, which regenerated over several months. In the amazing Netflix documentary, Craig Foster first spotted the octopus disguising itself with shells to escape from its main predator, the Pyjama shark. The octopus is also an unlikely muse for artists, but you will see its allure when we launch Chelsea Rousso’s latest Fashion and the Fired Arts project at WMODA on Saturday, April 17.
The pair formed an extraordinary bond and the experience changed Foster’s life. The creature’s daily life was documented for almost a year by Craig Foster, a South African filmmaker, and naturalist, while freediving in an underwater kelp forest. Although the documentary isn't judgemental, it confirms the power of nature.The most unexpected star in this year’s Oscar nominations is an octopus. From the octopus to the starfish and plankton, they are all integral to the balance of life in the ocean. The documentary also shows the realities of wildlife, which can be quite tough. Thanks to this learning quest, the diver renewed with man's deep nature: a defenseless being, thrust into a world that he cannot control. Slowly, Craig Foster and the viewer start to feel invested in the adventures of this touching animal. Additionally, the challenges of filming underwater force the diver to adapt to his environment. My Octopus Teacher is a new kind of nature documentary since it invites the filmmaker to take part in the environment, rather than just observe it. Craig Foster, who did not know anything about octopuses, gets to know his new friend better every day. Slowly, a certain bond was forged between the two. Without interfering in the daily life of the octopus, he established a relationship built on trust, and let it show him its world. Rather than leaving his camera and passively filming the wildlife like most animal documentaries, Craig Foster decided to take part in it. With its 2000 suction cups, hunting techniques, surprising regeneration skills and ability to get emotionally attached, the octopus is far from the insensitive animal we tend to view it as. Craig Foster depicts its days for a year. Very little documentation exists on this mysterious animal. Day after day, he wins the trust of the octopus and begins his observations. He meets the most fascinating creature of the ocean while ensuring to control his movements, hold his breath and respect the animals, without appropriate equipment to get as close as possible. Under the waves, Craig Foster learned to adapt to life underwater to get as close as possible to a real depiction. It is thanks to these successive dives, always at the same place, that he was able to observe the inhabitants of that tiny world. Craig Foster and his cameraman Roger Horrocks plunge viewers into a world which remains very mysterious to humans. Armed with his mask and snorkel, he dived to observe the evolution of the aquatic jungle complete with fish, crabs, coral and sharks. This filmmaker, who grew up in the region, wanted to reconnect with nature in extreme conditions. The title My Octopus Teacher describes exactly Craig Foster's mission - to let this curious octopus welcome him into its underwater world. Can a human bond with an octopus? In the documentary My Octopus Teacher, available on Netflix and winner of the Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars, Craig Foster dives every day for a year into the waters of South Africa to meet this fascinating creature.
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