Ten Canoes
movie
Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
Released June 29, 2006
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.
Cast
- no image
Crusoe Kurddal
as
Ridjimiraril
- no image
Jamie Gulpilil
as
Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin
as
Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil
as
The Storyteller
- no image
Peter Minygululu
as
Minygululu
- no image
Frances Djulibing
as
Nowalingu
- no image
Sonia Djarrabalminym
as
Banalandju
- no image
Cassandra Malangarri Baker
as
Munandjarra
- no image
Philip Gudthaykudthay
as
The Sorcerer
- no image
Peter Djigirr
as
Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
- no image
Michael Dawu
as
Canoeist/The Stranger
- no image
Bobby Bunungurr
as
Canoeist/Uncle
Crew
Rolf de Heer
as
Writer
Rolf de Heer
as
Director
- no image
Peter Djigirr
as
Director
Richard Birrinbirrin
as
Associate Producer
Domenico Procacci
as
Executive Producer
- no image
Beverley Freeman
as
Costume Design
- no image
Beverley Freeman
as
Set Dressing Artist
- no image
Belinda Scott
as
Associate Producer
- no image
Julie Ryan
as
Producer
- no image
Bryce Menzies
as
Executive Producer
- no image
Beverley Freeman
as
Makeup Artist
- no image
Beverley Freeman
as
Production Design