Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical drama film based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Nicholas Bell, Chris Haywood and Alex Rafalowicz. The screenplay was written by Jan Sardi, and directed by Scott Hicks. The degree to which the film's plot reflects the true story of Helfgott's life is disputed. The film made its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Geoffrey Rush was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1997 for his performance in the lead role.
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Shine (1996)
Directed by Scott Hicks
Genres - Biography, Drama, Music, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Aug 15, 1996 |
Run Time - 105 min. |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
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Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$5,500,000
Box Office
$35,999,081
Themes
Tags
Art/Music, Australia, Child Prodigy, Concert Hall, David Helfgott, Jumping, Letter, London, Pianist, Piano, Pool, True Stories
Attributes
Filming Location: Adelaide, London
Narrative Location: Australia, London
Subject: ambition, David Helfgott, mental disorder, musician, parent–child relationship
Time Period: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
Narrative Location: Australia, London
Subject: ambition, David Helfgott, mental disorder, musician, parent–child relationship
Time Period: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
Alternate Titles
Blask
PL
Claroscuro
AR, MX
Flight of the Bumblebee
AU
Helfgott
AU
Hiilgus
EE
Le prodige
CA
Loisto
FI
Ragyogj!
HU
Shine
AU, CA, DK, EC, FR, IN, IL, IT, ES, SE, TR, GB, US
Shine (El resplandor de un genio)
ES
Shine - Brilhante
BR
Shine - Der Weg ans Licht
DE
Shine. El resplandor de un genio
ES
Sijaj
SI
Simplesmente Genial
PT
Sjaj
HR, RS
Spindesys
LT
Stralucire
MK
Tỏa Sáng
VN
Záře
CZ
Ο σολίστας
GR
Блеск
RU
Блиск
UA
Блясък
BG
シャイン
JP
鋼琴師
TW
钢琴师
HK
샤인
KR