Christos Tsiolkas (Writer)
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Works
Little Tornadoes
A poignant drama set in 1970s Australia about a newly-single father’s efforts to weather the turbulence of change – in his life and in the world around him – while a new immigrant endeavours to find her place in a foreign land.
Release Date: 2022-05-12
Department: Writing
Job: Writer
Vote Count: 4
The Pool
Pools are a defining part of our national identity. Evoking deep nostalgia and childhood memories, this two-part documentary takes a look at the Australian identity through the prism of the pool.
Release Date: 2019-09-22
Department: Writing
Job: Writer
Episode Count: 1
Barracuda
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'.
Release Date: 2016-07-10
Department: Production
Job: Associate Producer
Episode Count: 4
Vote Count: 18
The Slap
When a man slaps a 4-year-old boy, the incident results in an intense court case.
Release Date: 2011-10-06
Department: Creator
Job: Creator
Vote Count: 35
Saturn's Return
Two young man in love, Barney and Dimi, are on a trip to visit Dan, Barney's dying father. Dan is planning his suicide and wants Barney there.
Release Date: 2001-06-15
Department: Writing
Job: Writer
Vote Count: 19
Head On
Nineteen-year-old Ari confronts both his sexuality and his Greek family. Ari despises his once-beloved parents, former radical activists, for having entombed themselves in insular tradition. Ari is obsessed with gay sex, although he does make an unenthusiastic attempt to satisfy the sister of one of his best friends. While all of this is going on, he's facing problems with his traditional Greek parents, who have no clue about his sexual activities.
Release Date: 1998-08-13
Department: Writing
Job: Novel
Vote Count: 54