Ten Canoes

2006

90 min

6.7

Ends at

A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.

Budget

$2,000,000

Genre

Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Director

Rolf de Heer

Country

Australia

Cast & Crew

Crusoe Kurddal

Jamie Gulpilil

Richard Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

Peter Minygululu

Frances Djulibing

Sonia Djarrabalminym

Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Philip Gudthaykudthay

Peter Djigirr

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Ten Canoes

A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.

  • Crusoe Kurddal

  • Jamie Gulpilil

  • Richard Birrinbirrin

  • David Gulpilil

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