She had 3 hearts, 9 brains, and zero interest in your friendship—until she did.
Giant Pacific octopuses are mystical creatures. A film team managed to gain insight into the mysterious life of these relatives of snails and mussels. It formed a close bond with the elusive squid while diving in the fjords of the Northeastern United States. In parallel, the dive team followed the evolution of the giant octopus Eleonora at Port Townsend Aquarium.
Cinematography
Fjord lighting that makes your vacation photos cry
Direction
Graner waited YEARS for these shots. Respect.
Sound
Underwater audio so crisp you'll hold your breath
Director
Florian Graner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Giant Pacific octopuses typically live 3-5 years; Ellie was already elderly when filming began. The crew had approximately 18 months to capture her entire remaining life.
This quietly helped fuel the 2020s 'octopus renaissance' alongside My Octopus Teacher—though Germans will insist Graner's fjord footage is visually superior. They're not wrong.
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