Hilary and Jackie tells the remarkable story of one of the world's best known cellists the late Jaquelline du Pre. The exquisite passion of Jackie's playing provides a magnificent backdrop to a story of volatile passions thwarted ambitions and sibling rivalry. Both Emily Watson as Jackie and Rachel Griffiths as Hilary were nominated for Oscars in this powerful and affecting film of musical genius and personal tragedy. Like the music itself the story of Jaqueline du Pre once seen
As I have been playing the cello for many years, the name Jacqueline Du Pre has always meant something to me, even if I didn"t really know that much about her. With Hilary and Jackie, a somewhat controversial biopic, adapted from the 1997 memoir "A Genius in the Family", I was made wise to the brilliance of the talented cellist who tragically died in 1987. Although, since the release of the film, people who knew Jackie have said this is not a portrait of the women they knew, it is still a stunning, emotional and beautiful account of a talent snatched away from the world prematurely. Emily Watson is wonderful as Jackie (I had only previously seen her as the rather masculine sister of Mr Ward in Miss Potter), making it impossible not to be terrified for her as she slowly becomes victim of Multiple Sclerosis. The comment that is splashed across the cover, "One of the Best British Films of the Decade" is in no way hyperbolic. This is striking, superb British drama.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. The story of Jaqueline Du Pre, a gifted cellist, who becomes engaged to Daniel Barenboim, a renowned pianist. What begins as a success story; two gifted musicians in love, turns to tragedy when Jaqueline is diagnosed with a illness. Age Rating 15
The true story of the life of cellist Jacqueline du Pré (Emily Watson), focusing upon her turbulent relationship with her family. Sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths) exhibits almost as much musical talent as a child, but decides to eschew fame for a more conventional life, marrying conductor Kiffer Kinzi (David Morrissey). Jackie, meanwhile, quickly rises through the ranks on the international concert circuit and becomes engaged to renowned pianist Daniel Barenboim (James Frain). However, at the pinnacle of Jackie's success, tragedy strikes - her fingers begin to numb, her ability to play diminishes, and her mental state becomes ever more precarious.
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