Ten Canoes (2006)

Name: Ten Canoes
Director: Peter Djigirr, Rolf de Heer
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2006
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Billy Black, Bobby Bunungurr, Cassandra Malangarri Baker, Crusoe Kurddal, David Gulpilil

Adventure Comedy Drama

6.8 (83 votes)

1h 30m

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

Director: Peter Djigirr, Rolf de Heer
Writer: Rolf de Heer
Original Language: English
Budget: $2,000,000

Cast

Billy Black Bobby Bunungurr Cassandra Malangarri Baker Crusoe Kurddal David Gulpilil Frances Djulibing Jamie Gulpilil Johnny Buniyira Michael Dawu Peter Djigirr Peter Minygululu Philip Gudthaykudthay Richard Birrinbirrin Sonia Djarrabalminym Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr