Ten Canoes 2006

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

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Adventure Comedy Drama

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.

Release Date 2006-06-29
Runtime 1h 30m
Directors Peter Djigirr, Rolf de Heer, Ian Jones
Producers Belinda Scott, Julie Ryan, Domenico Procacci, Nils Erik Nielsen, Richard Birrinbirrin, Bryce Menzies, Rolf de Heer, Sue Murray
Writer Rolf de Heer