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Shine
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Sat 24 Oct 6:00 PM
The Regal Theatre
General Admission
105 Mins
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The compelling and poignant story of a young man who defies his father’s wishes to pursue his dreams. Shine is a story of rebellion and individuality through the eyes of a pianist whose only form of self-expression is found in the keys of his instrument.
Directed by South Australia’s Scott Hicks, Shine is a biographical drama based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown due to trauma inflicted by his abusive father and spent years in institutions. Made in Adelaide in 1996 with a stellar cast led by Geoffrey Rush as adult David and Noah Taylor as the young and brilliant Helfgott.
The film has won many awards including Geoffrey Rush receiving the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Directed by South Australia’s Scott Hicks, Shine is a biographical drama based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown due to trauma inflicted by his abusive father and spent years in institutions. Made in Adelaide in 1996 with a stellar cast led by Geoffrey Rush as adult David and Noah Taylor as the young and brilliant Helfgott.
The film has won many awards including Geoffrey Rush receiving the Academy Award for Best Actor.
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