As beautiful and lush as the flower after which it is named, Proteus is an exquisite, romantic period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics. Set in South Africa in the eighteenth century and based on real events, the story concerns young livestock herder, Claas Blank, who is unjustly arrested and imprisoned for attempting to retrieve cattle taken by white colonizers. Sentenced to hard labor, Claas crosses paths with a Dutch sailor. Despite their vast cultural differences, Claas begins a tentative love affair with the sailor, setting in motion a course of events that brings tragic consequences for all.
Duration
1 min 30 sec
Views
13,611
Posted On
November 10, 2009
1 min 30 sec
Views
13,611
Posted On
November 10, 2009
Director
John Greyson
Writer
John Greyson
Studio
Strand Releasing
Release
October 10, 2003
John Greyson
Writer
John Greyson
Studio
Strand Releasing
Release
October 10, 2003
Cast
Shaun Smyth
Kristen Thomson
Rouxnet Brown
Neil Sandilands
Shaun Smyth
Kristen Thomson
Rouxnet Brown
Neil Sandilands
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