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Feature film — 2006

Ten Canoes (2006)

6.81h 30mAdventure — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 83 votes.

Fandango / Vertigo Productions / SBS Independent / Fandango Australia

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Director: Rolf de Heer

On screen

Cast & crew

C

Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

J

Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin as Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil as The Storyteller

David Gulpilil

The Storyteller

P

Peter Minygululu

Minygululu

F

Frances Djulibing

Nowalingu

S

Sonia Djarrabalminym

Banalandju

C

Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Munandjarra

P

Philip Gudthaykudthay

The Sorcerer

P

Peter Djigirr

Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior

M

Michael Dawu

Canoeist/The Stranger

B

Bobby Bunungurr

Canoeist/Uncle

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