

Proteus
September 7, 2003•1h 42m•★ 5.8
DramaHistoryRomance
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.
Director
John GreysonCast

Rouxnet Brown
Claas Blank

Neil Sandilands
Rijkhaart Jacobsz

Shaun Smyth
Virgil Niven
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Kristen Thomson
Kate

Tessa Jubber
Elize

Terry Norton
Betsy

Adrienne Pearce
Tinnie

Robin Smith
Munster

Deon Lotz
Govener

Grant Swanby
Willer
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Brett Goldin
Lourens
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AJ Van der Merwe
Settler
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Jeroen Kranenburg
Scholz
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Johan Jacobs
Nama Prisoner
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Katrina Kaffer
Kaness
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Kwanda Malunga
Claas (age 10)
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Illias Moseko
Claas's Grandfather
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Andre Lindveldt
Minstrel
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Peter van Heerden
Soldier
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Jane Rademeyer
Niven's Wife