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Proteus

6.020031h 42mMovieDramaHistoryRomance

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.

DirectorsJohn Greyson·Jack Lewis
WritersJack Lewis·John Greyson
ProducersSteven Markovitz·Platon Trakoshis

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Cast · Directed by John Greyson

Rouxnet Brown
Rouxnet Brown
Claas Blank
Neil Sandilands
Neil Sandilands
Rijkhaart Jacobsz
Shaun Smyth
Shaun Smyth
Virgil Niven
Kristen Thomson
Kristen Thomson
Kate
Tessa Jubber
Tessa Jubber
Elize
Terry Norton
Terry Norton
Betsy
Adrienne Pearce
Adrienne Pearce
Tinnie
Robin Smith
Robin Smith
Munster
Deon Lotz
Deon Lotz
Govener
Grant Swanby
Grant Swanby
Willer
Brett Goldin
Brett Goldin
Lourens
AJ Van der Merwe
AJ Van der Merwe
Settler

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