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Released 23 years ago.
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Proteus
2003 1h 42m EN
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★6.0TMDB · 22
DramaHistoryRomance
Synopsis
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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.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
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
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- John Greyson
- Writers
- Jack Lewis, John Greyson, Jack Lewis
- Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Dutch
- Countries
- Canada, South Africa
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WORLD
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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Afrikaans, English, Dutch.
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WORLD
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International production across 2 countries: Canada, South Africa.
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CAST
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Rouxnet Brown and Neil Sandilands and Shaun Smyth carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0379461 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
John Greyson directs. Produced in Canada, South Africa. Dialogue in Afrikaans, English, Dutch.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 23 years ago.
- 2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Afrikaans, English, Dutch.
- 3International production across 2 countries: Canada, South Africa.
- 4Rouxnet Brown and Neil Sandilands and Shaun Smyth carry the top of the cast.
- 5IMDB entry: tt0379461 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 6Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Runtime
- 102 min · 1h 42m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- IMDB
- Proteus (2003)
Also by
John Greyson
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- PL
Pluck Productions
Key crew
- ProducerSteven Markovitz
- ProducerPlaton Trakoshis
- ProducerAnita Lee
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- homophobia
- south africa
- lgbt
- gay theme
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical2003-09-07
Also known as
International titles
- ProteusIT
