Name: Shine
Director: Scott Hicks
Released: 1996
Duration: 1 h 45 min

Shine

“A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love”

1996 · 1 h 45 min

Directed by

Written by: Jan Sardi

Pianist David Helfgott, broken by a controlling father and the pressure of competition, returns to the piano years later.

A stirring musical biography carried by its lead.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

AACTA Awards 1996: Best Actor (AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role) — Geoffrey Rush
AACTA Awards 1996: Best Director (AACTA Award for Best Direction) — Scott Hicks
AACTA Awards 1996: Best Film (AACTA Award for Best Film)
Toronto International Film Festival 1996: Best Film (People's Choice Award (Toronto International Film Festival))
Golden Globe Awards 1997: Best Actor (Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama) — Geoffrey Rush
Academy Awards (Oscars) 1997: Best Actor (Academy Award for Best Actor) — Geoffrey Rush
BAFTA Film Awards 1998: Best Actor (BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role) — Geoffrey Rush

IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (59,447 votes)
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