Sunday, September 13 | 09:30 | Goplana screening room | Family Documentary Academy
Discussion between film educator Paulina Pohl and Gdynia Aquarium employee Małgorzata Żywicka following the screening of MY OCTOPUS TEACHER, dir. Pippa Erlich
Language: Polish
Partner institution: Gdynia Aquarium operated by the National Marine Fisheries Institute
While these cephalopod predators delight us with their appearance, it’s their intelligence that appeals to us the most: their massive heads hide complex folds of brilliant brains that frequently come in handy throughout their lives. Learn about the development process of the mysterious octopods, their perception of the underwater world, quick learning skills, and broadly understood curiosity. These wise cephalopods are strong as well—they may be soft, but they can easily open a closed jar!
Guest:
Małgorzata Żywicka — after graduating in 2006 from the Faculty of Oceanography at the University of Gdańsk with a focus on marine biology, she became an employee of the Education Section of the Gdynia Aquarium operated by the National Marine Fisheries Institute.
Moderator:
Paulina Pohl — culture scholar affiliated with the Audiovisual Culture and Film Studies department of the University of Gdańsk. Cultural animator, social activist, film educator.
