Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes

Release Date: 2006-06-29

Overview: 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.

Rating: 6.7 / 10

Cast

Crusoe Kurddal

Crusoe Kurddal

as Ridjimiraril

Jamie Gulpilil

Jamie Gulpilil

as Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

as Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

as The Storyteller

Peter Minygululu

Peter Minygululu

as Minygululu

Crew

  • Rolf de Heer - Writer

  • Rolf de Heer - Director

  • Peter Djigirr - Director

  • Richard Birrinbirrin - Associate Producer

  • Domenico Procacci - Executive Producer

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