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Proteus (2003)

2003-09-07 · 1h 42m · EN
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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.

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John GreysonDirector, WriterJack LewisDirector, Writer

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Rouxnet BrownRouxnet BrownClaas BlankNeil SandilandsNeil SandilandsRijkhaart JacobszShaun SmythShaun SmythVirgil NivenKristen ThomsonKristen ThomsonKateTessa JubberTessa JubberElizeTerry NortonTerry NortonBetsyAdrienne PearceAdrienne PearceTinnieRobin SmithRobin SmithMunsterDeon LotzDeon LotzGovenerGrant SwanbyGrant SwanbyWillerBrett GoldinBrett GoldinLourensAJ Van der MerweAJ Van der MerweSettler

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HomophobiaGay theme

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · HistoryTheme affinityHomophobia · Gay ThemeMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference327904 · 622573

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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.

How long is Proteus?

Proteus has a runtime of 102 minutes.