Proteus backdrop

Proteus 2003 Directed by John Greyson , Jack Lewis

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.

Production Countries Canada , South Africa
Language English
Spoken Languages Afrikaans , Dutch , English
Gneres Drama , History , Romance
Production Company Pluck Productions
Release Date 7 September 2003
102 mins
Cast
Rouxnet Brown Claas Blank
Neil Sandilands Rijkhaart Jacobsz
Shaun Smyth Virgil Niven
Robin Smith Munster
Deon Lotz Govener
Brett Goldin Lourens
Johan Jacobs Nama Prisoner
Kwanda Malunga Claas (age 10)
Illias Moseko Claas's Grandfather
Jane Rademeyer Niven's Wife
Lola Dollimore Niven's Daughter
Andre Rousseau De Mepesche