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Ten Canoes

2006 • 1h30m Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Rating

6.7/10

Popularity

4

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.

Details

Director

Rolf de Heer

Peter Djigirr

Screenplay

Rolf de Heer

Cast

Crusoe Kurddal

Jamie Gulpilil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Release date

6/29/2006

Status

Released

Budget

$2,000,000

Revenue

$300,000

Origin country

AU

Vote count

73