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Ten Canoes (2006)

Ten Canoes (2006)

Drama Comedy Adventure

Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble

Release Date: 2006, June 29
Directors: Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
Countries: Australia
Production: Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent, Fandango Australia
Cast: Crusoe Kurddal, David Gulpilil, Jamie Gulpilil, Peter Minygululu , Richard Birrinbirrin, Frances Djulibing, Sonia Djarrabalminym, Cassandra Malangarri Baker, Philip Gudthaykudthay, Michael Dawu, Bobby Bunungurr, Johnny Buniyira

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.

Keywords:

tribe death hunting swamp australia storytelling native peoples australian aboriginal hunt canoe