#pippa ehrlich

I ran to watch this as soon as I found out it was made by one of of the directors of the wonderful My Octopus Teacher. And, once again, we got an unforgettable documentary, this time about an animal as rare and mystifying as the pangolin. You can't help but root for Kulu and his caretaker, Gareth, throughout the entire rewilding process. But the documentary also takes the time to showcase other animals and their surroundings, eventually turning into a sort of call to protect the environment and endangered species. I will continue to follow Pippa Ehrlich's career, but for now I can surely recommend Pangolin: Kulu's Journey to anyone who loves wildlife and animal documentaries.

My Octopus Teacher (2020, Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed)

My Octopus Teacher (Pippa Ehrlich & James Reed), 2020

My Octopus Teacher / Pippa Ehrlich / South Africa / 2020

This film makes me think of Jean Painlevé’s credo “science is fiction,” the idea that more than just scientific research, nature is full of stories. We project human traits onto animals because we have an instinct to relate to them. It’s a cool nature documentary that blends a human relationship.

Read here.

My Octopus Teacher (2020) ft. Stellar (1993)

93. Professor Polvo (My Octopus Teacher, 2020), dir. Pippa Ehrlich & James Reed