Winning is Everything
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'.
Adapting The Novel 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses the process of writing Barracuda and the novel adaptation for the screen.
Christos Meeting Elias 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses meeting actor, Elias Anton, cast as lead character Danny Kelly, for the first time.
Cinematography 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Director, Robert Connolly, talks about the visual strategy behind Barracuda.
Coaching Elias 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Olympic swimming champion, Nicole Livingstone, discusses the training regime followed by Elias Anton and other cast members.
Inside Swimming 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Key cast and crew talk about the role of sport in our lives.
Olympic Moments 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Nicole Livingstone, Chris Vaningen, Tony Ayres and Christos Tsiolkas recount their favourite Olympic moments.
The Mothers 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Producer, Tony Ayres, discusses the shared experiences of the mothers of Barracuda.
The Fathers 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses Dan's father figures in Barracuda.
The Taylor Party 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Actor, Ben Kindon, and author, Christos Tsiolkas, discuss shooting the Taylor family's World Record party scene.
Demet & Danny 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the relationship between Danny and his childhood friend Demet.
Success & Failure 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Key cast and crew discuss what success and failure and what it is that makes us great.
Danny & Dennis 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the development of the character Dennis, and the relationship he shares with Danny.
Danny & Martin 0.0
Air date: 2016-07-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the relationship shared by Danny and Martin.
