Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision (2004)

01/01/2004 (US) • 1h

Documentary, Animation, History

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.

Top Billed Cast

Marian Seldes

Narrator (voice)

Corey Burton

Ernst Haeckel (voice)

Richard Dysart

The Ancient Mariner (voice)

Phil Proctor

Wolfgang von Goethe (voice)

James Warwick

Log of HMS Challenger (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

biology

evolution

19th century

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