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The Octopus

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1928-12-14
13m
FR
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An octopus slithers over objects on land—a doll, a skull—then oozes along the shore into the sea. It secretes its ink. The camera follows it along rocks into deeper water, watching closely as it breathes. Its eye is closed then open. Simple titles, in French and German, suggest what to watch. The octopus alternates the use of breathing tubes on either side. It changes color as cells on its skin contract or dilate. Extreme magnification helps us see these changes. Two struggle, one dies. On shore, fishermen catch them and put them in pails. A single tentacle still has life. Back in the sea, two octopi attack a crab. Soon only a couple of crab legs are visible in the mouth of the victor.

#octopus#silent film#nature documentary#marine life#documentary short

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Stream The Octopus online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular documentary movie originally produced in French and released in 1928, it's earned a solid 6.5/10 from 22 viewers worldwide.

About The Octopus

An octopus slithers over objects on land—a doll, a skull—then oozes along the shore into the sea. It secretes its ink. The camera follows it along rocks into deeper water, watching closely as it breathes. Its eye is closed then open. Simple titles, in French and German, suggest what to watch. The octopus alternates the use of breathing tubes on either side. It changes color as cells on its skin contract or dilate. Extreme magnification helps us see these changes. Two struggle, one dies. On shore, fishermen catch them and put them in pails. A single tentacle still has life. Back in the sea, two octopi attack a crab. Soon only a couple of crab legs are visible in the mouth of the victor. Running 13 minutes.

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Why People Are Watching The Octopus

The Octopus flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Octopus?

The Octopus runs for 13 minutes (about 0.2 hour).

Is The Octopus good? What's the rating?

The Octopus holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 22 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Is The Octopus available in French?

Yes — The Octopus was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Octopus released?

The Octopus was released in 1928.

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What is The Octopus about?

The Octopus is a Documentary film. An octopus slithers over objects on land—a doll, a skull—then oozes along the shore into the sea. It secretes its ink. The camera follows it along rocks into deeper water, watching closely as it breathes. Its eye is closed then open. Simple titles, in French and German, suggest what to watch. The octopus alternates the use of breathing tubes on either side. It changes color as cells on its skin contract or dilate. Extreme magnification helps us see these changes. Two struggle, one dies. On shore, fishermen catch them and put them in pails. A single tentacle still has life. Back in the sea, two octopi attack a crab. Soon only a couple of crab legs are visible in the mouth of the victor.

When was The Octopus released?

The Octopus was released on December 14, 1928. It has a runtime of 13m.

Is The Octopus available in HD?

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