Shine (Scott Hicks, 1996) profiles the formative years of the acclaimed pianist David Helfgott – a child musical prodigy who struggled with mental health.
'The Lark Ascending’ functions as the main musical theme in the coming-of-age film, The Year My Voice Broke (John Duigan, 1987), and features in this trailer for the film.
Still from Out of Control (1988), featuring Jeremy Shadlow as troubled teen Tony, and Noah Taylor as Harvey, the friend who introduces them to the world of drugs and alcohol.