Proteus
Synopsis
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.
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Proteus - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-06
Top Cast
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Rouxnet Brown
Claas Blank
Neil Sandilands
Rijkhaart Jacobsz
Shaun Smyth
Virgil Niven
Kristen Thomson
Kate
Tessa Jubber
Elize
Terry Norton
Betsy
Adrienne Pearce
Tinnie
Robin Smith
Munster
Deon Lotz
Govener
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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Greyson, Jack Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Lewis, John Greyson
- Original Title
- Proteus
- Country of Origin
- Canada, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Pluck Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Greyson, Jack Lewis
Jack Lewis, John Greyson
Steven Markovitz, Platon Trakoshis, Anita Lee
Department Leadership Roster
John Greyson
Director
Jack Lewis
Director
Jack Lewis
Writer
John Greyson
Writer
Steven Markovitz
Producer
Platon Trakoshis
Producer
Anita Lee
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Proteus
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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?
The principal cast of Proteus includes Rouxnet Brown, Neil Sandilands, Shaun Smyth, Kristen Thomson, Tessa Jubber.
When was Proteus released and how long is it?
Proteus was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.