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Ten Canoes
🎬 Movie

Ten Canoes

2006 · 90 min Adventure Comedy Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Peter Djigirr

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

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Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

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Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

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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