Shine (1996) Repackaged

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Shine (1996)
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English · DVD

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Pushed to the brink by his father and teachers, Australian piano prodigy David Helfgott (Alex Rafalowicz) has a breakdown during a performance of a Rachmaninoff concerto. Years later, David (now played by Geoffrey Rush on Oscar-winning form) builds himself back up. Shine, which has been newly restored with director Scott Hick's supervision, is a moving tale about the power of the human spirit.

The true story of a gifted Australian piano prodigy, this biographical drama was nominated for seven Oscars, with actor Geoffrey Rush winning for Best Actor. Rush stars as David Helfgott, a pianist with a history of mental problems. As a fragile boy genius at math, chess, and piano, David is driven hard by his overbearing father (Armin Mueller-Stahl), a tyrant who forbids him to accept a scholarship offered by the great violinist Isaac Stern. Although he studies briefly in London under tutor Cecil Parks (John Gielgud), David has a nervous breakdown after performing Rachmaninoff's daunting "Piano Concerto No. 3" (known as the "Rach 3"). Years later, the adult David keeps up a steady patter of nervous stammering at all times and has been reduced to playing in a bar. Through a friend, he meets astrologer Gillian (Lynn Redgrave), and falls in love with her. With Gillian's help, David embarks down the road to regained fame and mastery of the "Rach 3." The international popularity of Shine caused a sensation leading to a musical tour for Helfgott, whose performances were less adroit than many audiences expected, sparking criticism that writer-director Scott Hicks had exaggerated his subject's talent for dramatic purposes.

Product details

Actor Geoffrey Rush, John Gielgud, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, Noah Taylor
Director Scott Hicks
 
Languages English
Content DVD
Edition Repackaged
FSK / age rating from age 0
Publication date 10.02.2009
Genre Disney
Drama
 
Length 105 minutes
Audio English
Year of production 1996
Original title Shine
Region code 1
Version US Version
 

Customer reviews

  • schön...

    Written on 20. October 2005 by Cheif.

    This customer review refers to a alternative version.

    eine wahre Perle von einem Film... SChade, dass sich viele Leute Heutzutage keine solchen Filme mehr anschauen...

  • Ech ha nüt dezuezfüege

    Written on 28. March 2005 by Jony Matter.

    This customer review refers to a alternative version.

  • der shine trügt nicht,

    Written on 05. October 2004 by david h. vo s..

    This customer review refers to a alternative version.

    das isch eifach än super film!!!truurig,luschtig und vor allem mitriisend!!!das dä niemert kännt?!?!?tja,händ halt kei ahnig vo däm wo nöd grad im abc odär stüssihof lauft,tss tss... chaufä,inäziäh und nahdänkä,isch ä wahri gschicht!!!

  • Shine

    Written on 26. August 2003 by Doris Märki.

    This customer review refers to a alternative version.

    Sehr eindrücklich und aufwühlend. David spielt einfach herrvoragend gut Klavier.

  • Shine

    Written on 14. February 2003 by Beatrice Salerno.

    This customer review refers to a alternative version.

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