One hundred and fifty spears, ten canoes, three wives... trouble
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…"
DVD Special Features
- Original theatrical trailer
- 2 x 5.1 soundtracks
- Aerial map of Arnhem Land
- Thompson time photo gallery
Interviews:
- Interview with Rolf de Heer
- Interview with Djigirr
Short documentaries:
- Making A Canoe
- Building Huts
- Making Spears
- Arnhem Weaving
- Dolly Dolly
- Long Neck Turtle Hunt
Slideshow Featurette:
- People, Places & 10 Canoes
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