Ten Canoes
2006
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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.
Key facts
Original language
English, Yolŋu
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Film, AACTA Award for Best Cinematography, AACTA Award for Best Direction, AACTA Award for Best Editing, AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, AACTA Award for Best Sound
Setting
Arafura Swamp
Trailer
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Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2007 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2006 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2006 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2006 generic
Titles
| Original title | Ten Canoes | |
| Alternate title | 10 canoës, 150 lances et 3 épouses |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
