Ten Canoes
"Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble"
Originally released in 2006. Ten Canoes is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Rolf de Heer.
Starring Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, and Richard Birrinbirrin
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (73 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$300K
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Crusoe Kurddal
as Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpilil
as Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin
as Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil
as The Storyteller
Peter Minygululu
as Minygululu
Frances Djulibing
as Nowalingu
Sonia Djarrabalminym
as Banalandju
Cassandra Malangarri Baker
as Munandjarra
Philip Gudthaykudthay
as The Sorcerer
Peter Djigirr
as Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $300,000
Production Companies
- Fandango
- Vertigo Productions
- SBS Independent
- Fandango Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ten Canoes about?
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 adult...
Who directed Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes was directed by Rolf de Heer.
How long is Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Ten Canoes released?
Ten Canoes was released on June 29, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ten Canoes?
The main cast of Ten Canoes includes Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil, Peter Minygululu .