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Proteus

20031h 42mJohn Greyson,Jack Lewis
IMDb 6.4 · Metacritic 47
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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.

DramaHistoryRomance
HomophobiaSouth AfricaLgbtGay Theme

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What is Proteus (2003) 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 stars in Proteus?

Proteus stars Rouxnet Brown (Claas Blank), Neil Sandilands (Rijkhaart Jacobsz), Shaun Smyth (Virgil Niven), Kristen Thomson (Kate), Tessa Jubber (Elize). The film was directed by John Greyson.

How long is Proteus?

Proteus has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

Is Proteus worth watching?

Proteus holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama, History, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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