Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision
4.0
2004
1h 0m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Runtime
1h 0m
Rating
4.0
(2 votes)
Genres
Documentary
Animation
History
Production Companies
Night Fire Films
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.
