Ten Canoes
2006
Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
- Peter Djigirr,Rolf de Heer
- 1h 30m
- June 29, 2006 · Australia
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 29, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- Australia
- Cast
- Peter Djigirr,Jennifer Djenana,Jamie Gulpilil,Philip Gudthaykudthay,Sonia Djarrabalminym,Richard Birrinbirrin,Frances Djulibing,Cassandra Malangarri Baker,Billy Black,Carl Dhalurrumaand 8 more
- Director
- Peter Djigirr,Rolf de Heer
- Writer
- Rolf de Heer
- Cinematography
- Ian Jones
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $300,000
- IMDb
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