Ten Canoes (2006)
Ten Canoes is a 2006 adventure movie directed by Rolf de Heer and Peter Djigirr, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil and Richard Birrinbirrin.
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.
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What is Ten Canoes about?
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.
When was Ten Canoes released?
Ten Canoes was released on 29 June 2006.
How long is Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes runs 1h 30m.
Who made Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes was directed by Rolf de Heer and Peter Djigirr.
Cast
- Crusoe Kurddal as Ridjimiraril
- Jamie Gulpilil as Dayindi / Yeeralparil
- Richard Birrinbirrin as Birrinbirrin
- David Gulpilil as The Storyteller
- Peter Minygululu as Minygululu
- Frances Djulibing as Nowalingu
- Sonia Djarrabalminym as Banalandju
- Cassandra Malangarri Baker as Munandjarra
- Philip Gudthaykudthay as The Sorcerer
- Peter Djigirr as Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
- Michael Dawu as Canoeist/The Stranger
- Bobby Bunungurr as Canoeist/Uncle