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Proteus (2003)

Movie ★ 6.0 102 min

Drama History Romance

An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.

John Greyson Director Jack Lewis Director Jack Lewis Writer John Greyson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 7, 2003
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0379461
Studio
Pluck Productions

Themes

Cast

Rouxnet Brown Rouxnet Brown Claas Blank Neil Sandilands Neil Sandilands Rijkhaart Jacobsz Shaun Smyth Shaun Smyth Virgil Niven Kristen Thomson Kate Tessa Jubber Tessa Jubber Elize Terry Norton Terry Norton Betsy Adrienne Pearce Adrienne Pearce Tinnie Robin Smith Robin Smith Munster Deon Lotz Deon Lotz Govener Grant Swanby Grant Swanby Willer Brett Goldin Lourens AJ Van der Merwe Settler Jeroen Kranenburg Scholz Johan Jacobs Nama Prisoner Katrina Kaffer Kaness Kwanda Malunga Claas (age 10) Illias Moseko Claas's Grandfather Andre Lindveldt Minstrel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Proteus about?
An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.
Who directed Proteus?
Proteus was directed by John Greyson, Jack Lewis.
Who stars in Proteus?
Proteus stars Rouxnet Brown, Neil Sandilands, Shaun Smyth, Kristen Thomson.
When was Proteus released?
Proteus is a 2003 drama, history, romance film.
Where can I watch Proteus?
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