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Shine is the true story of David Helfgott, a brilliant pianist whose musical gift is nearly compromised by the emotional strain of his personal life. A child prodigy whose interpretive genius promised a brilliant career as a concert pianist, David grew up under the tyrannical parenting of his father. Their turbulent relationship almost destroys David's promise and threatens his fragile mental balance. When an unlikely romance with a remarkable woman brings stability to David's chaotic world, he returns to concert performance in triumph. Freed from the difficult legacy of his father's influence, his musical talent prevails.
(Source: Libraries Australia)
Affiliation Notes
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Writing Disability in Australia
Type of disability Schizoaffective disorder. Type of character Primary. Point of view Third person.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
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Shine Director Scott Hicks Dusts off Film Memorabilia for 20th Anniversary Exhibition
2016
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— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , August 2016; 'The Adelaide-based director of the iconic film Shine says an exhibition of his personal memorabilia from behind the scenes proves you should "never throw anything away".' -
Film Duo Still Shining 20 Years Later
2016
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— Appears in: The Advertiser , 20 August 2016; (p. 21) -
Rain or Shine
2016
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— Appears in: The Advertiser , 13 July 2016; (p. 14) -
Shine Reunion : Talents behind Iconic Australian Film Meet in Canberra for 20th Anniversary
2016
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— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , August 2016; 'When it opened 20 years ago, the Australian film Shine touched hearts around the world with the story of brilliant pianist David Helfgott and his struggles with family and mental illness. ...' -
National Film and Sound Archive Celebrates 20 Years since the Release of Shine, a Watershed Moment for Australian Cinema
2016
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— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 30 July 2016; '... Shine had received seven Oscar nominations in all and though The English Patient won best film that year, it was Shine that people everywhere took to their hearts. For Rush, the rest is history. ...'
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Leaps in the Light
1996
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review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 18 June vol. 116 no. 6025 1996; (p. 90)
— Review of Shine 1996 single work film/TV -
Can Play
1996
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— Appears in: Eureka Street , July-August vol. 6 no. 6 1996; (p. 59)
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Ordinary to the Sublime
1996
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— Appears in: Muse , August no. 154 1996; (p. 9)
— Review of Shine 1996 single work film/TV -
Indelible Prints
1996
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— Appears in: The Adelaide Review , August no. 155 1996; (p. 32)
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Not Just the Piano, More the Player
1996
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— Appears in: The Bulletin , 13 August vol. 116 no. 6033 1996; (p. 85)
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Movie Hits Wrong Note with Pianist's Benefactor
1996
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— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 27 July 1996; (p. 11) -
As You Like It : An Interview with Geoffrey Rush
Peter Craven
(interviewer),
2007
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— Appears in: The Monthly , April no. 22 2007; (p. 40-45) -
Forgetting Linda : Women Cross-Dressing in Recent Cinema
1998
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criticism
— Appears in: Continuum : Journal of Media and Cultural Studies , vol. 12 no. 3 1998; (p. 267-277) -
Performance Anxiety : Shine (Scott Hicks, 1996)
2011
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— Appears in: Senses of Cinema , 14 March no. 58 2011; -
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Reel Locations : The Ultimate Travel Guide to Aussie Films
Prahran
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Explore Australia
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2011
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2011
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'Did you know that because baby pigs grow at an alarming rate, 48 pigs were used for the filming of Babe? Or that the town of Poowong in South Gippsland was selected for the premier of Kenny? Reel Locations: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Aussie Films is a book for anyone with an interest in Australian films - and for those wanting to relive the magic that was created. Covering 20 iconic Australian flicks, film buff Anthony Roberts not only details what locations were used for particular scenes, but also offers travel information on what you'll see if you visit these locations now, as well as where to eat and where to stay. A vibrant design, film stills and many quirky facts round out this enjoyable book that is ideal for both armchair travellers and eager tourists.' (Publisher's blurb)
Awards
- 1997 nominated Golden Globe Awards (USA) — Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- 1997 nominated International Press Academy Satellite Awards — Best Motion Picture Screenplay — Original
- 1997 nominated Writers Guild of America Award — Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
- 1997 nominated Academy Awards — Best Writing — Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
- 1996 winner Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Original Screenplay
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