General

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