About this release
Experience Rolf de Heer and Peter Djiggir’s cautionary tale of forbidden love in this stunning new restoration. Back in the old times, young aboriginal warrior Dayindi (Jamie Gulpilil) covets the youngest wife of his older brother Minygululu (Peter Minygululu). Out on the swamp on a goose-egg hunting expedition, Minygululu tells Dayindi a cautionary story from the mythical times, a tale within the tale, of the dire possible consequences if such feelings are acted upon.
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Disc 1
BD
Ten Canoes (2006)
90 min
AdventureComedyDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Rolf de Heer
Peter Djigirr
Writer
Rolf de Heer
Cast
Crusoe Kurddalas Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpililas Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrinas Birrinbirrin
David Gulpililas The Storyteller
Peter Minygululu as Minygululu
Frances Djulibingas Nowalingu
Sonia Djarrabalminymas Banalandju
Cassandra Malangarri Bakeras Munandjarra
Philip Gudthaykudthayas The Sorcerer
Peter Djigirras Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
Cinematographer
Ian Jones
Editor
Tania Nehme
Producer
Julie Ryan
Rolf de Heer
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Collector’s Edition
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 17, 2026