Movie Description
Ten Canoes
(2006)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Peter Djigirr,Rolf de Heer
- Producer : Rolf de Heer,Julie Ryan
- Writer : Rolf de Heer
- Editor : Tania Nehme
- Cast : Crusoe Kurddal,Jamie Gulpilil,Richard Birrinbirrin,David Gulpilil,Peter Minygululu ,Frances Djulibing,Sonia Djarrabalminym,Cassandra Malangarri Baker,Philip Gudthaykudthay,Peter Djigirr,Michael Dawu,Bobby Bunungurr,Johnny Buniyira,Billy Black,Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr,Carl Dhalurruma,Kathy Gonun,Jennifer Djenana
Cast
Ridjimiraril
Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Birrinbirrin
The Storyteller
Minygululu
Nowalingu
Banalandju
Munandjarra
The Sorcerer
Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
Canoeist/The Stranger
Canoeist/Uncle
Canoeist/Warrior
Canoeist/Warrior
Canoeist/Warrior
Canoeist/Warrior
Birrinbirrin's Wife #1
Birrinbirrin's Wife #2
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Facts
Original TitleTen Canoes
Status Released
Release Information
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2006-06-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Budget₹ 2000000
Revenue₹ 300000
Production CompaniesFandango,Vertigo Productions,SBS Independent,Fandango Australia
Genres
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
