Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision
2004
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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.
Facts
Original language
English
Festival History
- Philadelphia Film Festival 2004 generic
- Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2004 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2004 generic
