Ten Canoes (movie)

Ten Canoes (movie)

  • User score: 6.7
  • Production country: Australia
  • Producer: Rolf de Heer , Peter Djigirr
  • Production companies: Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent
  • Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
  • Budget: $2,000,000
  • Revenue: $300,000
  • Release date: 6/29/2006
  • Run time: 90 min.

Movie description

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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Crusoe Kurddal

Crusoe Kurddal

Role(s): Ridjimiraril

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Jamie Gulpilil

Jamie Gulpilil

Role(s): Dayindi / Yeeralparil

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Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

Role(s): Birrinbirrin

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David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

Role(s): The Storyteller

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Peter Minygululu

Peter Minygululu

Role(s): Minygululu

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