Ten Canoes (2006)

Recommended

Australia/Italy

Feature Film

Directors: Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr

Writer: Rolf de Heer

Cinematographer: Ian Jones

Cast: Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Dayindi Gulpilil Dalaithngu, Richard Birrinbirrin, Peter Minygululu, Frances Djulibing, David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu, Sonia Djarrabalminym, Cassandra Malangarri Baker, Philip Gudthaykudthay

A young man who covets the youngest of his elder brothers three wives is told a story of a similar situation from his ancestry, whilst on an overnight fishing trip, by said brother, telling of mysterious strangers, kidnappings, sorcery, and mistaken identity, in this informative and formally stimulating if occasionally slightly awkwardly acted film, which has quite the sting in its tale. Iain.Stott