This documentary is a remarkable achievement, presenting an uncomplicated idea in a way that becomes genuinely affecting and changes how you feel. It centers on South African filmmaker Craig Foster's daily visits to a frigid kelp forest outside Cape Town, where he develops a close, almost spiritual connection with a wild octopus. The film’s power lies in the way it combines incredible depictions of nature with a very…

I decided to watch it because of my interest in octopuses and the ocean. The reason for the perfect score is simple: it transcended what one would expect from a standard documentary. It felt like a very intimate journey, and that impression was clear right away. Wonderful visuals combined with Foster’s personal narration and soothing music created an immediate sense of peace; I found myself completely absorbed in …