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Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes

Comedy Drama Adventure

2006, Movie, 1h 30min

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.

Country: Australia

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Cast:

David Gulpilil,

Frances Djulibing,

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Critic Josh Rosenblatt

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6

...as much a work of anthropology as it is a narrative, and its true strength lies in its exploration of ancient aboriginal hunting practices, death rituals, and legal traditions...

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8

...a tale of action, romance, magic, revenge, and life lessons; all within its own cultural parameters...

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