Proteus (2003)
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.
Directors: John Greyson, Jack Lewis.
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Rouxnet Brown as Claas Blank |
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Neil Sandilands as Rijkhaart Jacobsz |
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Shaun Smyth as Virgil Niven |
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Kristen Thomson as Kate |
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Tessa Jubber as Elize |
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Terry Norton as Betsy |
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Adrienne Pearce as Tinnie |
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Robin Smith as Munster |
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Deon Lotz as Govener |
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Grant Swanby as Willer |
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Brett Goldin as Lourens |
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AJ Van der Merwe as Settler |
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Jeroen Kranenburg as Scholz |
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Johan Jacobs as Nama Prisoner |
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Katrina Kaffer as Kaness |
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Kwanda Malunga as Claas (age 10) |
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Illias Moseko as Claas's Grandfather |
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Andre Lindveldt as Minstrel |
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Peter van Heerden as Soldier |
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Jane Rademeyer as Niven's Wife |
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Andre Odendaal as Floris |
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Lola Dollimore as Niven's Daughter |
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Colin le Roux as Hendrik |
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Andre Rousseau as De Mepesche |
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Edwin Angless as Hangman |
| Directing | John Greyson | Director |
| Directing | Jack Lewis | Director |
| Writing | Jack Lewis | Writer |
| Writing | Jack Lewis | Story |
| Writing | John Greyson | Writer |
| Production | Steven Markovitz | Producer |
| Production | Platon Trakoshis | Producer |
| Production | Anita Lee | Producer |