Ten Canoes 2006
Ten Canoes
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 2 Videos & 7 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Ridjimiraril
... Dayindi / Yeeralparil
... Birrinbirrin
... The Storyteller
... Minygululu
... Nowalingu
Release Date:
Jun 29, 2006 (Australia)
Run Time:
1hr 30`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
Australia
Status:
Released
Plot Keywords:
Cast & Crew of
Ten Canoes
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... Director
Cast
... Ridjimiraril
... Dayindi / Yeeralparil
... Birrinbirrin
... The Storyteller
... Minygululu
... Nowalingu
... Banalandju
... Munandjarra
... The Sorcerer
... Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
MD
Michael Dawu... Canoeist/The Stranger
... Canoeist/Uncle
... Canoeist/Warrior
BB
Billy Black... Canoeist/Warrior
... Canoeist/Warrior
... Canoeist/Warrior
KG
Kathy Gonun... Birrinbirrin's Wife #1
... Birrinbirrin's Wife #2