Shine (film) Shine (film) Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical drama film based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Nicholas Bell, Chris Haywood and Alex Rafalowicz. The screenplay was written by Jan Sardi, and directed by Scott Hicks. The film made its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. In 1997, Geoffrey Rush was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 69th Academy Awards for his performance in the lead role.
Abrid Shine Abrid Shine Abrid Shine is an Indian film director, screenwriter and fashion photographer in the Malayalam film industry. He made his directorial debut in 2014 with the film "1983", which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director. Abrid Shine has two children. His son, Bhagath Abrid acted as the son of Nivin Pauly in the film "1983". Abrid Shine started his career working as a fashion photographer for the popular Malayalam women's magazine "Vanitha". He assisted Lal Jose in Puramkazhchakal in the 2009 ensemble film "Kerala Cafe". He debuted as a director with the Malayalam film "1983"