Ten Canoes
Ten Canoes

Information

Release DateJune 29, 2006
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased
Budget$2M
Revenue$300K
ProductionFandango, Vertigo Productions + 1 more
6.8
72 votes
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Ten Canoes

"Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble"

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Peter Djigirr

Featured Cast

Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

The Storyteller

Peter Minygululu

Minygululu

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