Ten Canoes
Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes (2006)

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

6.7 (74 votes)
1h 30m
June 29, 2006
English

Synopsis

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.

Director

Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr

Writers

Rolf de Heer

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Original Title

Ten Canoes

Status

Released

Budget

$2,000,000

Revenue

$300,000

Production

Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent