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Ten Canoes (2006)
Directed by Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
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.
Length 90 minutes
Actors
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