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[{"selector":"#anim-7c09dfda-14c5-4a66-9f0b-a6070d689d7b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-14c548fc-84f0-4282-b93c-724b86107346","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-712dfaa4-62e9-45bb-9487-b7e0e25165b9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -541.39444%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The movie that captured our hearts at a time when we needed it most, ‘My Octopus Teacher’ was released to the world on September 4, 2020. Learn more

Today, we are going to be answering some of the burning follow-up questions people had after watching this incredible film! Let’s get to it!

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Is ‘My Octopus Teacher’ a true story?

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How cold is the water when Craig is filming? Is that normal?

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Why is he diving without a wetsuit or SCUBA tank? What is this type of diving called?

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How long can Craig Foster and director Pippa Ehrlich hold their breaths? Do you have to do special training to be able to do that?

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In ‘My Octopus Teacher’ , Craig Foster can hold his breath for six minutes and Pippa Ehrlich can hold hers for four. Pretty impressive, right? Learn more

What kind of octopus is seen in ‘My Octopus Teacher’?

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