Ten Canoes

2006

1h 30m

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6.8/10
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Adventure
Comedy
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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.

Writers

Rolf de Heer(writer by)
Crusoe Kurddal
Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpilil
Dayindi
cast-pic
David Gulpilil
The Storyteller
Peter Djigirr
Canoeist
Michael Dawu
Canoeist
Bobby Bunungurr
Canoeist
Johnny Buniyira
Canoeist
Billy Black
Canoeist
Carl Dhalurruma
Canoeist
Kathy Gonun
Birrinbirrin's Wife #1
Jennifer Djenana
Birrinbirrin's Wife #2

Writers

Rolf de Heer(writer by)

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Release date

June 29, 2006 (United States)

Country of origin

Australia

Production companies

Fandango
Vertigo Productions

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Box office

Budget

$2,000,000

Gross worldwide

$300,000

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