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Ten canoes [DVD]
Title:
Ten canoes [DVD]
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[DVD] / Palm Pictures ; Film Finance Corporation Australia presents a Fandango Australia/Vertigo production in association with South Australian Film Corporation, Adelaide Film Festival and SBS Independent ; produced by Rolf de Heer, Julie Ryan ; written by Rolf de Heer in consultation with the people of Ramingining ; co-directed by Peter Djigirr ; directed by Rolf de Heer.
Publication Information:
New York, N.Y. : [distributed by] Palm Pictures, [2007], c2006.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Inspired by the photographs of Dr. Donald Thomson.
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.
Abstract:
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.
Reading Level:
Not rated.
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Credits:
Director of photography, Ian Jones ; editor, Tania Nehme ; art director, Beverley Freeman.
Performer:
Storyteller, David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu.
Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Dayindi Gulpilil Dalaithngu, Richard Birrinbirrin, Peter Minygululu, Frances Djulibing.
Technical Details:
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround or 2.0 stereo, NTSC.
Language:
Aboriginal and English dialogue, English subtitles.