Ten Canoes (2007)

"Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble"Movie
Audience Score
67
Ten Canoes
StarringCrusoe KurddalJamie GulpililRichard Birrinbirrin
DirectorsPeter DjigirrRolf de Heer
WriterRolf de Heer
NR 1 hr 30 minJun 1st, 2007Adventure, Drama, Comedy
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 1st, 2007
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 25th, 2007 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$300,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Bryce Menzies, Sue Murray, Domenico Procacci
Production Companies:Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent
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