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.
Sergi López (actor) The film was featured in the Cannes Film Festival, and was nominated for an Oscar; Lopez himself was nominated for the César Award. In 2000, he won the Cesar for Best Actor for his role in the French "Harry, un ami qui vous veut du bien". In 1997, he starred in "Caresses", directed by fellow Catalan Ventura Pons. His resume includes films such as "Dirty pretty things", "Solo mía", and "Pan's Labyrinth". In 2005, he returned to the stage to perform a monologue in "Non solum", which he wrote and directed with Jorge Picó. Sergi López (actor) Sergi López i