Movie Description

Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision

(2004)

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.

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Original TitleProteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2004-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 00m

Production CompaniesNight Fire Films

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Animation
  • History