Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision

Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision

4 | 2004-01-01 | Documentary Animation History

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.

Featured Crew

David Lebrun Director
David Lebrun Writer

Cast

Marian Seldes
Marian Seldes
Narrator (voice)
Corey Burton
Corey Burton
Ernst Haeckel (voice)
Richard Dysart
Richard Dysart
The Ancient Mariner (voice)
Phil Proctor
Phil Proctor
Wolfgang von Goethe (voice)
James Warwick
James Warwick
Log of HMS Challenger (voice)

Images

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