Ten Canoes
Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes (29/06/2006)

Synopsis

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.

Production

Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent

Pays de production

Australia

Genres

Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil