Ten Canoes
- Released on
- Runtime
- 90 mins
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.
Cast
- Crusoe Kurddal
- Jamie Gulpilil
- Richard Birrinbirrin
- David Gulpilil
- Peter Minygululu
- Frances Djulibing
- Sonia Djarrabalminym
- Cassandra Malangarri Baker
- Philip Gudthaykudthay
- Peter Djigirr
- Michael Dawu
- Bobby Bunungurr
- Johnny Buniyira
- Billy Black
- Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr
- Carl Dhalurruma
- Kathy Gonun
- Jennifer Djenana
Director
- Rolf de Heer
- Peter Djigirr
Producers
- Julie Ryan
- Rolf de Heer
