A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.
Directed by Rolf de Heer and Peter Djigirr
australia
swamp
canoe
tribe
hunting
death
storytelling
native peoples
hunt
australian aboriginal
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Cast
Richard Birrinbirrin
Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil
The Storyteller
Crew
Rolf de Heer
Director
Rolf de Heer
Writer
Rolf de Heer
Producer
Domenico Procacci
Executive Producer
Richard Birrinbirrin
Associate Producer
Popular Reviews
13 reviews
Lachy
9.0★ · 04/24/26
beautiful shots for a beautiful story
beautiful shots for a beautiful story
C
8.0★ · 06/05/25
Imagine getting spearheaded by some guy mid-poo
Imagine getting spearheaded by some guy mid-poo
Jordan
5.2★ · 04/16/25
World Cinema: Film #13
It took a minute to get a feel for this film, as its tone isn’t immediately apparent. It’s blunt and realistic yet romantic and spiritual, all while making fart and dick jokes.
World Cinema: Film #13
It took a minute to get a feel for this film, as its tone isn’t immediately apparent. It’s blunt and realistic yet romantic and spiritual, all while making fart and dick jokes.
Klim Kitano
9.0★ · 01/21/24
Ridjimiraril sigma👀👀👀
Ridjimiraril sigma👀👀👀
chadma
9.0★ · 04/30/23
a great story that tells the importance of stories while also just being genuinely compelling narratives, really beautiful cinematography (probably biased but i think Australia looks absolutely gorgeous on film) along with a really strong cast all combine to make this a great watch
a great story that tells the importance of stories while also just being genuinely compelling narratives, really beautiful cinematography (probably biased but i think Australia looks absolutely gorgeous on film) along with a really strong cast all combine to make this a great watch