1998, 55 Minutes

The Edge of the World gives a unique insight into the intriguing work of Tim Winton, one of Australia's finest authors. The "child prodigy" author won the Vogel Award at 21 for An Open Swimmer; the Miles Franklin Award at 24 for Shallows; the Deo Gloria Award and the Miles Franklin again at 32 with Cloudstreet and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1995 for The Riders. In this film, Winton talks about his work, his influences and what drives him.

A Film Australia National Interest Program. Developed with the assistance of the NSW Film & Television Office. Produced with the assistance of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Please set your pricing category

Chris Oliver

Don Featherstone

Geoffrey Bennett

Geoffrey Bennett

Hugo Weaving

Level: Secondary, Tertiary, Lifelong Learning

The notes, prepared by Rod & Robyn Quin, are also an entertaining and useful reference for book clubs and those interested in Tim Winton's work.

 The Edge of the World Teachers Notes (Acrobat PDF Document, 38Kb)

Lifestyle Channel, 2/9/2001