Ten Canoes
“Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble”
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.
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Official Trailer - TEN CANOES (2006, Rolf de Heer, Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, David Gulpilil)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Crusoe Kurddal
Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpilil
Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin
Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil
The Storyteller
Peter Minygululu
Minygululu
Frances Djulibing
Nowalingu
Sonia Djarrabalminym
Banalandju
Cassandra Malangarri Baker
Munandjarra
Philip Gudthaykudthay
The Sorcerer
Peter Djigirr
Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
Michael Dawu
Canoeist/The Stranger
Bobby Bunungurr
Canoeist/Uncle
Johnny Buniyira
Canoeist/Warrior
Billy Black
Canoeist/Warrior
Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr
Canoeist/Warrior
Carl Dhalurruma
Canoeist/Warrior
Kathy Gonun
Birrinbirrin's Wife #1
Jennifer Djenana
Birrinbirrin's Wife #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$300K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.15x
-$1.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolf de Heer
- Original Title
- Ten Canoes
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $300K
- Production Studios
- Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent, Fandango Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
Rolf de Heer
Ian Jones
Tania Nehme
Rolf de Heer, Julie Ryan, Domenico Procacci, Bryce Menzies, Sue Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf de Heer
Writer
Rolf de Heer
Director
Peter Djigirr
Director
Rolf de Heer
Producer
Julie Ryan
Producer
Tania Nehme
Editor
Beverley Freeman
Production Design
Beverley Freeman
Costume Design
Ian Jones
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ten Canoes
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What is Ten Canoes about?
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.
Who directed Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes was directed by Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr.
Who stars in Ten Canoes?
The principal cast of Ten Canoes includes Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil, Peter Minygululu .
When was Ten Canoes released and how long is it?
Ten Canoes was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $300K at the worldwide box office (0.15 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).