Ten Canoes
Summary
In the distant past, Dayindi covets his older brother's wife. To teach him the proper way, he is told a parable of forbidden love from the mythical past, a story of wrong love, kidnapping, sorcery, and revenge gone wrong. Full description
Summary: |
In the distant past, Dayindi covets his older brother's wife. To teach him the proper way, he is told a parable of forbidden love from the mythical past, a story of wrong love, kidnapping, sorcery, and revenge gone wrong. |
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Item Description: |
Inspired by the photographs of Dr. Donald Thomson. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006. Special features: "The Balanda and the bark canoes: the making of Ten Canoes" featurette (55 min.); aerial map of Arnhem Land; interview with Peter Djigirr; interview with director Rolf de Heer; photo gallery: Thomson photographs revisited; US theatrical trailer; DVD-ROM: study guide. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround or 2.0 stereo, NTSC. |
Audience: |
Not rated. |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, Ian Jones ; editor, Tania Nehme ; art director, Beverley Freeman. |