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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

RBRouxnet Brown
Rouxnet Brown
Claas Blank
NSNeil Sandilands
Neil Sandilands
Rijkhaart Jacobsz
SSShaun Smyth
Shaun Smyth
Virgil Niven
KT
Kristen Thomson
Kate
TJTessa Jubber
Tessa Jubber
Elize
TNTerry Norton
Terry Norton
Betsy
APAdrienne Pearce
Adrienne Pearce
Tinnie
RSRobin Smith
Robin Smith
Munster
DLDeon Lotz
Deon Lotz
Govener
GSGrant Swanby
Grant Swanby
Willer
BG
Brett Goldin
Lourens
AM
AJ Van der Merwe
Settler

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