
Twelve Canoes
Synopsis
"Twelve Canoes" is a series of short films that paint a compelling portrait of the people, history, culture and place of the Yolngu people whose homeland is the Arafura Swamp of north-central Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Molly Reynolds, Rolf de Heer
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolf de Heer
- Original Title
- Twelve Canoes
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Molly Reynolds, Rolf de Heer
Rolf de Heer
Molly Reynolds, Marshall Heald, Rolf de Heer
Department Leadership Roster
Molly Reynolds
Director
Rolf de Heer
Director
Rolf de Heer
Writer
Molly Reynolds
Producer
Marshall Heald
Producer
Rolf de Heer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twelve Canoes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twelve Canoes about?
"Twelve Canoes" is a series of short films that paint a compelling portrait of the people, history, culture and place of the Yolngu people whose homeland is the Arafura Swamp of north-central Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
Who directed Twelve Canoes?
Twelve Canoes was directed by Molly Reynolds, Rolf de Heer.
Who stars in Twelve Canoes?
The principal cast of Twelve Canoes includes Not specified.
When was Twelve Canoes released and how long is it?
Twelve Canoes was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.

















