ZDF Enterprises appointed global distributor for Florian Graner wildlife doc
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Joseph O'Halloran
| 21 December 2020
The commercial arm of German broadcaster ZDF, ZDF Enterprises, has secured the global rights to distribute In Touch with a Giant Pacific Octopus, a documentary by esteemed wildlife filmmaker and marine biologist, Florian Graner.
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A NDR Naturfilm and Doclights production in association with ARTE, ORF, the 1 x 50’ programme aims to give a fascinating insight into the biggest octopus species in the world.

With eight arms, nine brains, arms that can stretch to ten meters, Giant Pacific Octopuses are strange creatures. A relative of snails and mussels, they can reach an incredible 100 pounds in weight. The documentary records impressive scenes of a Giant Octopus rendezvous and the unselfish care of a female who, as a mother-to-be, protects and fans her clutch for months before she dies totally exhausted.

In Touch with a Giant Pacific Octopus also highlights the extraordinary intelligence of these creatures by following the developments of a young female giant octopus at a Marine Science Centre. Inquisitive and attentive, she solves increasingly complex problems that are set for her as well as enjoying regular cuddle sessions.

“As a top underwater cameraman, Florian Graner’s career has taken him all over the world working on series such as Blue Planet and Oceans for the BBC and Animal Planet’s River Monsters amongst many others,” commented Ralf Rueckauer, vice-president ZDFE.unscripted at ZDF Enterprises. “His vast experience is evident having beautifully captured the private life of one of nature’s most elusive sea animals.”

ZDF Enterprises is launching In Touch with a Giant Pacific Octopus to the global market before the end of December 2020.