Christos Tsiolkas
Director
Barracuda (2016)
Specials
Melbourne 1996. The Golden Age of Australian swimming is beginning and a scholarship to an exclusive boys school brings 16-year-old Danny Kelly one step closer to his ultimate goal - winning Olympic gold. Initially, Danny struggles to find his place in the prestigious social circles of the private boys school. However under the charge of highly regarded coach Frank Torma and a friendship/rivalry with teammate Martin Taylor, Danny is soon on track to become Australia’s youngest swimming champion, the unstoppable 'Barracuda'.
Released July 10, 2016
Episode 54 min
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Production Companies: Matchbox Pictures
Network: ABC TV
S0E1 - Adapting The Novel
Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses the process of writing Barracuda and the novel adaptation for the screen.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E2 - Christos Meeting Elias
Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses meeting actor, Elias Anton, cast as lead character Danny Kelly, for the first time.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E3 - Cinematography
Director, Robert Connolly, talks about the visual strategy behind Barracuda.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E4 - Coaching Elias
Olympic swimming champion, Nicole Livingstone, discusses the training regime followed by Elias Anton and other cast members.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E5 - Inside Swimming
Key cast and crew talk about the role of sport in our lives.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E6 - Olympic Moments
Nicole Livingstone, Chris Vaningen, Tony Ayres and Christos Tsiolkas recount their favourite Olympic moments.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E7 - The Mothers
Producer, Tony Ayres, discusses the shared experiences of the mothers of Barracuda.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E8 - The Fathers
Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses Dan's father figures in Barracuda.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E9 - The Taylor Party
Actor, Ben Kindon, and author, Christos Tsiolkas, discuss shooting the Taylor family's World Record party scene.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E10 - Demet & Danny
Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the relationship between Danny and his childhood friend Demet.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E11 - Success & Failure
Key cast and crew discuss what success and failure and what it is that makes us great.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E12 - Danny & Dennis
Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the development of the character Dennis, and the relationship he shares with Danny.
July 10, 2016, midnight
S0E13 - Danny & Martin
Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the relationship shared by Danny and Martin.
July 10, 2016, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 54 min.
Season Runtime: 216 min.
Released: July 10, 2016
Last Air Date: July 31, 2016, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: M
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