# Ten Canoes (2006)

> An Indigenous Australian folk tale about desire, kinship, and social balance unfolds through layered storytelling across the wetlands of the Northern Territory.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8258

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
- Cast: Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil, Peter Minygululu , Frances Djulibing, Sonia Djarrabalminym, Cassandra Malangarri Baker
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0466399/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earthy, witty, reflective, world cinema night, cultural discovery

## Synopsis

A captivating tale of tradition and rivalry unfolds in the heart of the Australian wilderness.

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