
Ten Canoes
Directed by Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
Starring Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil
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...
Release
Jun 29, 2006
Budget
$2M
Breakeven
$5M(2.5x)
Gross
$300,000
Profit
-$4,700,000
Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
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.
Release
Jun 29, 2006
Budget
$2M
Breakeven
$5M(2.5x)
Gross
$300,000
Profit
-$4,700,000
