Proteus

Overview

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.

Details

Cast

Rouxnet Brown

Claas Blank

Neil Sandilands

Rijkhaart Jacobsz

Shaun Smyth

Virgil Niven

Kristen Thomson

Kate

Tessa Jubber

Elize

Terry Norton

Betsy

Adrienne Pearce

Tinnie

Robin Smith

Munster

Deon Lotz

Govener

Grant Swanby

Willer

Brett Goldin

Lourens

AJ Van der Merwe

Settler

Jeroen Kranenburg

Scholz

Johan Jacobs

Nama Prisoner

Katrina Kaffer

Kaness

Kwanda Malunga

Claas (age 10)

Illias Moseko

Claas's Grandfather

Andre Lindveldt

Minstrel

Peter van Heerden

Soldier

Jane Rademeyer

Niven's Wife