Synopsis
Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
South Australian Film Corporation, Australian Film Finance Corporation Limited
Based on
Love You to Bits and Pieces
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, National Board of Review Award for Best Film, AACTA Award for Best Film, AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Setting
London, Australia
Filming locations
Adelaide, London
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
November 27, 1996
Trailer
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Academy Awards 1997 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1996 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 1996 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1996 generic
Soundtracks
| CD | Shine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - David Hirschfelder (1996) | 14 releases, 1996-1997: Decca, Helicon Records, Philips |
| CD | Shine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1996) | 1 release, 1996: Philips |
| Cassette | Shine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - David Hirschfelder (1996) | 7 releases, 1996-1999: Philips |
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
