Ten Canoes (2006)
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.
Directed by: Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
Top Billed Cast: Peter Djigirr, Jennifer Djenana, Jamie Gulpilil
Runtime: 90 minutes
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Crusoe Kurddal
Ridjimiraril
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Jamie Gulpilil
Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin
Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil
The Storyteller
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Peter Minygululu
Minygululu
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Frances Djulibing
Nowalingu
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Sonia Djarrabalminym
Banalandju
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Cassandra Malangarri Baker
Munandjarra
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Philip Gudthaykudthay
The Sorcerer
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Peter Djigirr
Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
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Michael Dawu
Canoeist/The Stranger
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Bobby Bunungurr
Canoeist/Uncle
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Johnny Buniyira
Canoeist/Warrior
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Billy Black
Canoeist/Warrior
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Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr
Canoeist/Warrior
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Carl Dhalurruma
Canoeist/Warrior
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Kathy Gonun
Birrinbirrin's Wife #1
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Jennifer Djenana
Birrinbirrin's Wife #2
