Description
A parable of forbidden love from Australia's mythical past, narrated by Australian icon
David Gulpilil and starring his son Jamie as the covetous youth Dayindi, TEN CANOES is a ground-breaking glimpse into aboriginal life centuries before European settlement. Shot in and around the Arafura Wetlands of Central Arnhem Land,
Rolf de Heer and the People of Ramingining have created a pioneering and timeless tale for all people and all cultures.
"Ahh, you gotta see this story of mine cause it'll make you laugh, even if you're not a blackfella. Might cry a bit too eh? But then you laugh some more.coz this story is a big true story of my people. True thing."
Details
Released: Wed 24 Jan 2007
Catalogue Number: MMA2550
Rating: 
Region: 4 - Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Central America, Pacific Islands and Caribbean
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- Director: Rolf de Heer
- Distributor: Madman Entertainment
- Label: Madman
- Narrator: David Gulpilil
- Feature:
- Original theatrical trailer
- Aerial map of Arnhem Land
- Thompson time photo gallery
- Interviews
- Short documentaries
- Slideshow Featurette
- Audio:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1
- English Dolby Digital 2.0
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- Subtitles: English
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Discs: 2
- Format: PAL
- Release Year: 2005
- Running Time: 92 minutes
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