Question 1

What inspired the title 'Shine' for this film?

Accepted Answer

Director Scott Hicks was inspired by Pink Floyd's track 'Shine on you crazy diamond', written in tribute to their first band leader Syd Barrett, another musical genius with mental illness.

Question 2

How did Geoffrey Rush prepare for his role as pianist David Helfgott?

Accepted Answer

Geoffrey Rush had learned piano until age fourteen, then took up lessons again thirty years later for this movie and acted as his own hand and body double.

Question 3

What major awards did Geoffrey Rush win for his performance?

Accepted Answer

Geoffrey Rush became the first actor to win Best Actor at the Academy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, BAFTA Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and Best Actor-Drama at the Golden Globe Awards.

Question 4

Which international film festivals featured 'Shine'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and Berlin International Film Festival.

Question 5

What is the story of 'Shine' about?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What inspired the title 'Shine' for this film?

Accepted Answer

Director Scott Hicks was inspired by Pink Floyd's track 'Shine on you crazy diamond', written in tribute to their first band leader Syd Barrett, another musical genius with mental illness.

Question 7

What unusual preparation did Geoffrey Rush undertake for his role as pianist David Helfgott?

Accepted Answer

Geoffrey Rush had learned piano until age fourteen, then took up piano lessons again thirty years later for this movie, and acted as his own hand and body double.

Question 8

What major film festivals featured 'Shine' in its release year?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival in 1996, and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1997.

Question 9

What awards recognition did Geoffrey Rush receive for his performance in 'Shine'?

Accepted Answer

Geoffrey Rush became the first actor to win Best Actor at the Academy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, BAFTA Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and Best Actor-Drama at the Golden Globe Awards.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in David Helfgott's story?

Accepted Answer

Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown, then years later returns to the piano to popular if not critical acclaim.

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