Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision

Jan 1 2004 N/A 1h 37m
Animation, Documentary, History

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, who found in the depths of the sea an ecstatic and visionary fusion of science and art.

Written by

David Lebrun

Directed by

David Lebrun

Cast

Marian Seldes, Corey Burton, Richard Dysart

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Night Fire Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins

Scores
# of Votes
129
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA