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Barracuda

Specials 2016

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z on ABC
  • 54m
  • 11h 42m (13 episodes)
  • Australia
  • English
  • Drama
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'.

13 episodes

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 1 Adapting The Novel

Special 1 Adapting The Novel

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses the process of writing Barracuda and the novel adaptation for the screen.

Special 2 Christos Meeting Elias

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses meeting actor, Elias Anton, cast as lead character Danny Kelly, for the first time.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 3 Cinematography

Special 3 Cinematography

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Director, Robert Connolly, talks about the visual strategy behind Barracuda.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 4 Coaching Elias

Special 4 Coaching Elias

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Olympic swimming champion, Nicole Livingstone, discusses the training regime followed by Elias Anton and other cast members.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 5 Inside Swimming

Special 5 Inside Swimming

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Key cast and crew talk about the role of sport in our lives.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 6 Olympic Moments

Special 6 Olympic Moments

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Nicole Livingstone, Chris Vaningen, Tony Ayres and Christos Tsiolkas recount their favourite Olympic moments.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 7 The Mothers

Special 7 The Mothers

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Producer, Tony Ayres, discusses the shared experiences of the mothers of Barracuda.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 8 The Fathers

Special 8 The Fathers

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses Dan's father figures in Barracuda.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 9 The Taylor Party

Special 9 The Taylor Party

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Actor, Ben Kindon, and author, Christos Tsiolkas, discuss shooting the Taylor family's World Record party scene.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 10 Demet & Danny

Special 10 Demet & Danny

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the relationship between Danny and his childhood friend Demet.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 11 Success & Failure

Special 11 Success & Failure

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Key cast and crew discuss what success and failure and what it is that makes us great.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 12 Danny & Dennis

Special 12 Danny & Dennis

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the development of the character Dennis, and the relationship he shares with Danny.

2016-07-09T13:30:00Z

Special 13 Danny & Martin

Special 13 Danny & Martin

  • 2016-07-09T13:30:00Z54m

Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the relationship shared by Danny and Martin.

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