Ten Canoes - 2007

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.

90min
2007
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.9/10

Cast

David Gulpilil profile pictureDavid GulpililThe Storyteller

About Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes 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.

Runtime: 90min

Extra details

Original Title: Ten Canoes
Original Language: English
Budget: $2,000,000.00
Revenue: $300,000.00
Directed By: Rolf de Heer
Production Companies
FandangoVertigo ProductionsSBS Independent