Proteus

An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.

Director: John Greyson, Jack Lewis

Cast: Rouxnet Brown, Neil Sandilands, Shaun Smyth, Kristen Thomson, Tessa Jubber, Terry Norton, Adrienne Pearce, Robin Smith

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.