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Ten Canoes (2006)

Movie ★ 6.7 90 min

Adventure Comedy Drama

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.

Rolf de Heer Writer Rolf de Heer Director Peter Djigirr Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 29, 2006
Runtime
90 min
Budget
$2.0M
Box office
$300,000
IMDb
tt0466399
Country
Language
Studio
, , SBS Independent, Fandango Australia

Themes

Cast

Crusoe Kurddal Ridjimiraril Jamie Gulpilil Dayindi / Yeeralparil Richard Birrinbirrin Richard Birrinbirrin Birrinbirrin David Gulpilil David Gulpilil The Storyteller Peter Minygululu Minygululu Frances Djulibing Nowalingu Sonia Djarrabalminym Banalandju Cassandra Malangarri Baker Munandjarra Philip Gudthaykudthay The Sorcerer Peter Djigirr Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior Michael Dawu Canoeist/The Stranger Bobby Bunungurr Canoeist/Uncle Johnny Buniyira Canoeist/Warrior Billy Black Canoeist/Warrior Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr Canoeist/Warrior Carl Dhalurruma Canoeist/Warrior Kathy Gonun Birrinbirrin's Wife #1 Jennifer Djenana Birrinbirrin's Wife #2

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes was directed by Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr.
Who stars in Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes stars Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil.
When was Ten Canoes released?
Ten Canoes is a 2006 adventure, comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Ten Canoes?
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