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Ten Canoes
“Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble”
6.7 / 10• 2006• 1h 30m•NR• English
AdventureComedyDrama
Storyline
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
CK
Crusoe Kurddal
Ridjimiraril
LeadJG
Jamie Gulpilil
Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin
Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil
The Storyteller
PM
Peter Minygululu
Minygululu
FD
Frances Djulibing
Nowalingu
SD
Sonia Djarrabalminym
Banalandju
CM
Cassandra Malangarri Baker
Munandjarra
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rolf de Heer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Ten Canoes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
