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I watched the entire documentary for the 4th time today. Such a remarkable film.

Thank youfor the amazing videos with this wonderful creature. Even her ending is beautiful.

Cried my eyes out watching this, incredibly moving story.

Just a man and his octopus

i hope you will reunite in heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ, wouldn't that be a nice surprise? May peace be with you

This is an amazing scene and has changed my life forever.

Just beautiful

did anyone else feel weird watching this film? I feel like he might have tried things with the octopus. Like the relationship had some weird sexual tension. Was he sexual with the octopus, perhaps? The editing was kinda funny, he was getting that octopussy day/night imho

This again breaks my heart. I have just lost the last person who ever cared about me so it bites so hard. Nature and the lean green gene machine is so brutal. I wish bloody CZcams did not change our names. I have commented several times on here. Phil.

I literally cried from this bRo

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Eu não entendo inglês e ao traduzir os comentários abaixo fiquei muito emocionada 🥹

From INDIA lots of love to everyone who liked this film and those who got deeply touched by the maker of this film. You have got an enormous heart and wisdom to spot the beauty of little creatures. A heart to love and cry.

I was terrified seeing octopus as a child but now I find them to be so mysterious and incredible.

This man used an octopus for a film ,the octopus was constantly sending out ink as he chases it ,he non stop harasses the creature ,he uses every trick in the book to play on our emotions what. narcissist !!!

I watched it on Netflix 🐙 simply adorable, all creatures great and small I love them.

It's in the interest of scientific dispassion not to anthropomorphize this animal. Disclaimer: I haven't watched this entire documentary. But from what clips I've seen on YT, the octopus's gestures can generally be attributed to curiosity, exploration, and investigation. What we can gather for sure is that she had this big creature constantly in her life, which she eventually determined not to be dangerous. This does not mean she accepted him as a "friend"; she just tolerated his presence. Even the "hug" - well, there's no evidence that an octopus understands the amicable or social nature of a hug (remember, it's a fundamentally solitary creature), so we really don't know why she clung to him. She could have simply appreciated his body heat. I used to catch garter snakes as a kid, and, even though they resisted at first, eventually they'd voluntarily wrap around my hand and not be inclined to leave, even if I held them back near the ground. This doesn't mean they "loved" me; they just liked my body heat. Octopuses apparently exhibit some of the more primitive emotions, such as fear, anger, and frustration, and even intelligent curiosity, but friendship and love are far more complex; it's a stretch to attribute "love" even to apes, chimps, elephants, dolphins - or your dog or cat.

She was a truly beautiful soul.

That last image got to me...few things do, but this...this is one of those few. How we humans choose to connect to creatures does matter. So many things can be said without a spoken word, but for a moment of kindness says everything and more than any dictionary can define in a lifetime.

Every sentient being knows when they are going to the darkness forever. But at least they lived. If you have done one good thing in your life, love or been loved then your Planck Time Span on this speck of dust is worth it. But no matter what or how your your circumstances have been never give up. 😊👍

Truely astounding

I thought she was playing immediately. She seemed completely relaxed and carefree even, just enjoying her beautiful world and all the living, moving creatures in it. Gorgeous, wonderful footage. So sad to know she was dying soon and she probably knew that and was enjoying herself and saying her goodbyes. Thanks for sharing this very beautiful video.

If people in enough numbers could leave our fearful greed driven world long enough to actually take the time to learn what truly amazing, powerful, beautiful and spiritual lessons can be experienced on this very singular earth, well maybe I would have more hope. The future is not written yet...... Films like My Octopus Teacher touch my heart and light up a dark place.

Tears, seriously. But ,was she dead the first time he saw her out of the den after giving birth (not the 2nd time when the shark got her?) If so, I wish he would have picked up and held her one last time . All in all, amazing.

Cha Cha real smooth

My Octopus Teacher is the most amazing story (and movie/documentary) that I've seen in a long time. I shall never think upon octopus in the same way again. They are truly amazing creatures. 🐙

She is so beautiful. May she rest in peace. ❤️☹️

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We are ALL connected 😮😢😊 Blessings

wow!

Sad but sweet. I had a feeling she was just playing. Octopi are wondrous creatures, so smart.

Glory be to God and praise be to Him, Glory be to God, the Great, the number of His creation, the satisfaction of Himself, the weight of His Throne, and the supply of His words God, I ask you your satisfaction and paradise سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم عدد خلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته اللهم إنا نسألك رضاك والجنه.

It’s like she knew the end was near 😢

She was so amazing! So smart and friendly. Sometimes I think of her and cry. I wish she had lived longer and easier life. Hope her babies are healthy and safe. 🙏

Not food… Friends.

Enjoying the final days of her life. Playing with fish, enjoying her environment, hugging her friend good bye for the last time. What an incredible documentary

I am just glad that octopuses have such short lives and exist mainly on crabs. They can grow incredibly fast and consume a lot of sea life in the process. Oh, and they are incredibly strong and smart.

Okay, who cut the onions in here. Amazing!

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Human females suffer from post partum, which is hormonal and results in a very serious depression, which feels hopeless. Female octopuses experience something similar, but to a much more debilitating degree. Its very cruel. They start biting off their body parts.

We spend tens of billions searching for microbes on other planets yet still allow the total industrial slaughter of real alien and sentient beings. Sigh. ☹️

Thats really special. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Now your octopus friend will live on in all of us too.

Phil Symes : I feel exactly the same way as you Phil X. OCEAN TASK SHIP CAPT. P. van ESS. U S M M

I DESPISE the fact that there are people in the world that eat these magnificent beings!!! 😡

I love Craig's open-mindedness and willingness to allow himself to be vulnerable to such an unusual and mysterious creature, and recognize her beautiful qualities - her intelligence, playfulness, sweetness, and the ability to trust and love. Please see this movie if you haven't already. Just have a hanky with you, whether male or female.

It made me cry a lot ….. especially as she aged … damn I’m at it again

My favorite scuba experiences are diving with octopi. I'll gladly eat squid, but not an octopus.

I just found this film by accident and watched it. I thought I would probably enjoy it because I once watched a PBS special where a scientist brought an octopus to live in a tank in his home, and that documentary was fantastic. This film was incredible! It was so moving to see the relationship between Craig and the octopus. Absolutely loved it!

I watched the full documentary, made me cry I would of scared the other attackers off when they came for her if I was the man

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing.