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Ten Canoes

Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
2006 | 90m | English

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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.
Release Date: Jun 29, 2006
Director: Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
Writer: Rolf de Heer
Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Drama
Keywords swamp, canoe, australia, tribe, hunting, death, storytelling, native peoples, hunt, australian aboriginal
Production Companies Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent
Box Office Revenue: $300,000
Budget: $2,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 15, 2024
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Name Character
Crusoe Kurddal Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpilil Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin Birrinbirrin
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
Name Job
Rolf de Heer Writer, Director
Peter Djigirr Director
Tania Nehme Editor
Beverley Freeman Makeup Artist, Costume Design, Hairstylist, Set Dressing Artist, Production Design, Art Direction
Ian Jones Director of Photography
Name Title
Rolf de Heer Producer
Domenico Procacci Executive Producer
Richard Birrinbirrin Associate Producer
Julie Ryan Producer
Belinda Scott Associate Producer
Nils Erik Nielsen Associate Producer
Bryce Menzies Executive Producer
Sue Murray Executive Producer
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