Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision
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2004 · Movie · 1h 0m
The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic67/100
3 audience votes
Key crew
- David LebrunDirector
- David LebrunWriter
Cast
- Marian SeldesNarrator (voice)
- Corey BurtonErnst Haeckel (voice)
- Richard DysartThe Ancient Mariner (voice)
- Phil ProctorWolfgang von Goethe (voice)
- James WarwickLog of HMS Challenger (voice)
Themes
biologyevolution19th century