Proteus (2003)

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Proteus on IMDb 6.5/10 582 votes

Released:
2003-09-07

Overview:
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.

Directors:
John Greyson, Jack Lewis

Runtime:
1h 42min

Genre:
Drama, History, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Rouxnet Brown
    as
    Claas Blank
  • Neil Sandilands
    as
    Rijkhaart Jacobsz
  • Shaun Smyth
    as
    Virgil Niven
  • Kristen Thomson
    as
    Kate
  • Tessa Jubber
    as
    Elize