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Proteus

Ernst Haeckel (Actor), Marian Seldes (Actor), David Lebrun (Director) Rated:
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For the 19th century, the world beneath the sea played much the same role that "outer space" played for the 20th. The ocean depths were at once the ultimate scientific frontier and "the reservoir of the soul".

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A ONE-OF-A-KIND VISUAL TREAT! May cause audiences to look at (and think about) the world around them in dramatically different terms. --Variety

MAGNIFICENT...WONDERFUL! Like strolling through a cabinet of wonders. --TV Guide

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  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 4097167
  • Director ‏ : ‎ David Lebrun
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, NTSC, Multiple Formats, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2008
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Ernst Haeckel, Marian Seldes, Corey Burton
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ First Run Features
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001B2U1B4
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Tim Lukeman
5.0 out of 5 stars The Romantic age of science
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021
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While only an hour long, PROTEUS is a rich visionary experience that successfully & effortlessly weaves together several strands: the life & work of Ernst Haeckel—the expansion of scientific knowledge in the 19th Century & its striving for a philosophical, even spiritual component—the ongoing power of the Romantic era, one that sought transcendent meaning that included science, but refused to elevate it to sole primacy—and the pursuit of beauty & harmony in Nature, often expressed in art.

If done ineptly, this could easily have been an uneven, unwieldly mess ... but creator/animator/director David Lebrun spent 22 years working on this film, bringing unparalleled focus & passion to what was clearly a labor of love for him. The score by Yuval Ron & the quietly strong narration by Marian Seldes mesh beautifully with the dazzling, evocative imagery, all combining to yield a holistic & deeply moving experience for the viewer.

Additionally, the special features in which Lebrun describes the long history & hard work of making the film over more than two decades is as fascinating as the film itself. It's inspirational to see how much one person can do in the pursuit of a personal vision. Also, it's got me seeking out much of his source material, so that I can learn more about the period in greater detail.

I am puzzled & not a little saddened by more negative reviews that find this film boring for lacking CGI & having a measured pace—it seems to me that they're missing out on a great deal by not slowing down to fully immerse themselves in it. Because this sort of film does require a much more patient & open viewer than current fast-paced films both cater to & create. As for me, I find it filled with vibrancy & energy, while essentially being a reflective & contemplative film that's lingered with me afterward.

And so, it's not for everyone—but for those unsure about seeing it, take the chance to expand your horizons & your depths. Most highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovers of science, art, history, and personal accoplishment should FLOCK to this amazing documentary.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2014
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I wasn't sure what to expect, but I'd heard good things. This documentary blew me out of the water. The music, writing, narration, animation, and information were all pitch-perfect. I'm a Joss Whedon fanboy, but director David Lebrun has my vote to helm the third Avengers movie. It might take two decades to arrive in theaters, but you could be sure that every element would well-thought-out and gripping. Lebrun brings the sensibility of a populist crowd-pleaser to an arcane juncture of art and science in "Proteus."

Lebrun is the ultimate auteur because, front to back, the vision for "Proteus" is entirely his--but even so, he is eager to collaborate humbly with experts who bring something extra to the project. The information above is wrong--there ARE special features, including a making-of feature that is almost as interesting and inspiring as the feature, as Lebrun explains the process he followed making "Proteus." He consulted experts in many fields and incorporated the good suggestions into the film, and sought the best talent available for narration, music, and sound design.

What emerges from this effort is a biography of Ernst Haeckel, a fresh take on "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," a psychedelic freak-out animation journey using radiolarians, a history lesson on the great scientific journey of a ship called "Challenger," a peek into Romantic spirituality, and, in the special features, the sterling example of a man following his muse to the ends of the earth in a singular vision. Any one of those elements would be enough to recommend this DVD, but taken together, the results should be irresistible to all but the most jaded lover of knowledge and visual art.
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David*Mendez
4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it, and I didn't
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2010
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I am extremely happy that someone made a film about this scientist. Packed full of information, I was surprised to learn so much about Ernst Haeckel.

What I found bizarre was that the filmmakers didn't celebrate the other half of Haeckel's passion illustrating hundreds of other sea creatures like echinoderms and cnidaria, of which exist a number of stunning visual examples. Many, if not all, are in the public domain. Theres mention of several plates, but this man created GORGEOUS illustrations which didn't get recognized.

I do applaud the filmmakers, but I was a little let down by the film being entirely a graphic-panel animation/documentary. And with the narration done by a single voice, I felt like I was stuck in an academic lecture more than being engaged as an audience member. I was hoping for slow moving, lush visual images accompanied by contemplative music, but some of the animation sequences were quite jarring.

I'm going to watch this again on a flat screen and see if my opinion changes. After watching it on an older CRT-style television set, I may be surprised.
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Peter A.
5.0 out of 5 stars All creatures great & small
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2008
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As an avid fan of sequenced graphics used to animate a story-line, this 20 year labor of love tells the tale of the radiolarian discovered(?) and lavishly illustrated (4000 drawings) by Ernst Haeckel. As fantastic as the story is in describing the effect that this single-celled organism had on the world of its time, it is the behind the scenes making-of by the director that reveals a dedicated researcher and phenomenally patient compositor. I started my career in animation & then computer graphics some 20 years ago, and know full well the tedium that single frame animation places on the animator prior to computer aided pieces. Add to that a fabulous and captivating story, plus brilliant displays of this unique and unequaled protozoan, and the viewer will be transported to a time where discoveries opened the minds and hearts of a curious population. A must see.

Please buy this and do not try to download it for free anywhere. The effort that went in to producing this by the solo editor, writer, animator should be aptly rewarded with as much capital as possible.
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flowernoire
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2015
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too artsy and flashy with too little substance
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Daniel Vázquez Zamarripa
5.0 out of 5 stars Documental acerca de la vida microscopica
Reviewed in Mexico on June 19, 2023
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Documental de cuando iniciaron las investigaciones de la vida microscopica, pero desde una perspectiva sería, no holliwodezca visualmente hermoso y musical también está versión solo no viene con subtítulos ni doblado al español
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