Ten Canoes

2006

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Drama

11
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 98% · 64 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 78% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 5375 5.4K

australia swamp canoe tribe hunting death

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Rolf de Heer Photo
Rolf de Heer

Top cast

David Gulpilil Photo
David Gulpilil as The Storyteller
Jamie Gulpilil Photo
Jamie Gulpilil as Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Crusoe Kurddal Photo
Crusoe Kurddal as Ridjimiraril
Peter Djigirr Photo
Peter Djigirr as Canoeist / The Victim / Warrior
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
815.72 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
Unrated
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 30 min
Seeds 1
1.43 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
Unrated
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 30 min
Seeds 9

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Emma T 10 / 10

Incredible insight into an incredible world lost. The

Incredible insight into an incredible world lost. The beauty of arnhem land and the perfectly paced story takes us into a world whitefellas don't often see. It has taken a long time for me to come to this story. I am so grateful to finally see it.
Reviewed by Dylan S 9 / 10

Fun, familiar, and an outstanding achievement in Aboriginal

Fun, familiar, and an outstanding achievement in Aboriginal cinema. The non-linear storytelling may turn some viewers away, yet I thought this film was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish thanks to the unique characters, humor, and insightful narration from David Gulpilil.
Reviewed by Peter W 8 / 10

Overall, I quite liked Ten Canoes, and there’s

Overall, I quite liked Ten Canoes, and there’s no denying it is a unique slice of Australian cinema. It combines comedy, adventure, and drama with a strong sense of cultural respect and a deep insight into Yolngu tradition and storytelling. The film also delivers striking visuals, a playful yet engaging narration, and themes that remain highly relevant today. Whether you’re here to witness a story unlike any other or to experience its cultural significance, Ten Canoes is genuinely one of a kind and well worth seeking out for yourself.
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