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 degree to which the film's plot reflects the true story of Helfgott's life is disputed. The film made its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Geoffrey Rush was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1997 for his performance in the lead role.
A man (Geoffrey Rush) wanders through a heavy rainstorm finding his way into a restaurant. The restaurant's employees try to determine if he needs help. Despite his manic mode of speech being difficult to understand, Sylvia learns that his name is David Helfgott and that he is staying at a local hotel. She returns him to the hotel and despite his attempts to engage her with his musical knowledge and ownership of various musical scores, she leaves.
I can feel what you have inside
But you lie to yourself
Look in to my eyes
'cause you have it all
You know it too
So why don't you do something about baby don't deny
Would you even try
Break the wall to face it all
What can I do for you to believe me?
...for you to believe me?
I can see the shine
I can see the shine in you
I can see it in your eyes
So why don't you do something
I can see the shine
I can see the shine in you
I can see it in your eyes
So why don't you do something.
You won't lose it baby don't be afraid
There will be a day when it's too late
You say that you don't believe in love
Love is already in you
Don't wait too long there will be no sign
'cause deep inside of your mind you want to
Am I wrong, I don't think
So tell me what can I do for you to believe me
What does your heart say
What do you fear
Why do you always push it away?
Why these unnecessary tears?
I can see the shine but you're only wasting time
Putting yourself always in question
Denying leberation of your mind
You kinda know you have talent
You kinda know how to exploit it
But you do nothing
Do yourself a favor don't avoid it
Do something do something
About it do something