Description
A Beyond May 30 Entertainment production in association with Banijay Rights
Sparked by the 25th anniversary of the Academy award-winning blockbuster ‘Shine’, this vivid theatrical film explores the power of the musical brain. Featuring exclusive, intimate footage of world-renowned musicians, it opens an intriguing portal into the musical mind.
In 1996, the Australian film ‘Shine’ took the world by storm, smashing box office records and gaining seven Academy Award nominations, winning the Best Actor Oscar. The true story of David Helfgott’s life as a child prodigy pianist who lost his career to decades of mental illness, it captivated the hearts of people of all cultures. With Helfgott’s story as inspiration, Oscar-nominated director Scott Hicks explores the power of the musical mind reflected in the creative processes of four world-renowned musicians who share a connection to ‘Shine’.
We meet international rock star Daniel Johns, American keyboard master Ben Folds, pianist Simon Tedeschi and artist Loribelle Spirovski.
A celebration of the individuality of the creative brain, The Musical Mind explores the remarkable ability of four extraordinary musicians to channel their unique instincts and individual neuro-diversity into sublime musical creations, unlocking profound emotion through the borderless language of music.
- Adelaide Film Festival 2023: Official Selection