Ten Canoes sail to Oscar (fwd)

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Ten Canoes sail to Oscar

Michael Bodey
September 02, 2006
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20332247-16947,00.html

THE first feature film to be shot entirely in an Aboriginal language,
Rolf De Heer's Ten Canoes, has been chosen for consideration as
Australia's entry for best foreign-language film at next year's Academy
Awards.

The film, set before the coming of white settlers to Australia and in a
mythical past, predominantly uses the Ganalbingu language.

While Australia has never secured a nomination in this category, Ten
Canoes can be considered a realistic chance for a nomination, given its
exotic story and visuals. It was shot at the Arafura Swamp in northeast
Arnhem Land.

Ten Canoes has been well-received at home and abroad after being
selected for the Cannes Film Festival in May, where it won a jury prize
in the Un Certain Regard section.

Ten Canoes won a silver medal at the Telluride Film Festival in the US
this week, and will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival
this month.