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Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision

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Duration

1h

Release

1 Jan 2004

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

The animated documentary Proteus explores the nineteenth century's engagement with the undersea world through science, technology, painting, poetry and myth. The central figure of the film is biologist and artist Ernst Haeckel, who found in the depths of the sea an ecstatic and visionary fusion of science and art.

Plot

The animated documentary Proteus explores the nineteenth century's engagement with the undersea world through science, technology, painting, poetry and myth. The central figure of the film is biologist and artist Ernst Haeckel, wh...

Cast

Marian SeldesCorey BurtonRichard Dysart

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 24%Metacritic: 67/100

Details

Director

David Lebrun

Writers

David Lebrun

Awards

2 wins
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