Ten Canoes
2006 · 90 min · Director: Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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.
Emotional fingerprint
Ten Canoes (2006) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 30%, Humor 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Humor, Empathy. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Adventure. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Humor and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 6.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 69/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Empathy
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Empathy | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 5 % | 17 % | 3 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Humor | 48 % | 2 % | 15 % | 5 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 11′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 1 % | 16 % | 8 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Humor | 46 % | 3 % | 17 % | 18 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 3 % | 15 % | 35 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Tension | 55 % | 3 % | 14 % | 41 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Humor | 52 % | 4 % | 16 % | 32 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Curiosity | 52 % | 15 % | 24 % | 35 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Curiosity | 57 % | 23 % | 30 % | 48 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Humor | 56 % | 16 % | 26 % | 45 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Humor | 54 % | 18 % | 30 % | 39 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Tension | 61 % | 32 % | 40 % | 51 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Tension | 67 % | 39 % | 45 % | 65 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Tension | 72 % | 41 % | 52 % | 71 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Tension | 76 % | 46 % | 60 % | 74 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Sadness | 80 % | 63 % | 70 % | 63 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Sadness | 84 % | 80 % | 80 % | 41 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Sadness | 78 % | 73 % | 73 % | 28 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 41 % | 49 % | 23 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Humor | 58 % | 18 % | 32 % | 17 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Minygululu
Canoeist/The Stranger
Canoeist/Uncle
Canoeist/Warrior
Canoeist/Warrior
Canoeist/Warrior
Canoeist/Warrior
Birrinbirrin's Wife #1
Birrinbirrin's Wife #2
Details
- Directed by
- Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr
- Written by
- Rolf de Heer
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2006
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Country
- Australia
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
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