Hilary and Jackie
The True Story Of Two Sisters Who Shared A Passion, A Madness And A Man.
The incredible true story of two sisters joined by music and torn apart by love for the same man. Hilary and Jacqueline du Pre grow up as musical prodigies in England in the 1950's. While Hilary chooses to start a family, Jackie quickly rises to international fame and fortune. She dazzles audiences with unbridled passion for her music and soon marries renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenoim. Although they are treated as musical royalty, the constant touring becomes a strain on Jackie. She longs for the simpler life that Hilary built and more. On an unannounced visit, a lonely and depressed Jackie reveals the unthinkable: that she also longs for her sister's husband.
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Beautiful, yet tragic - jungforu
Hilary and Jackie is a beautiful bio pic about the lives of sisters Hilary and Jackie De Pre. Both sisters grew up in a musical household, one playing the flute and the other the cello, however only one sister rises to fame and ultimately, tragedy.
Hilary and Jackie is an interesting movie, but has some really difficult scenes to watch, from the relationship between the two sisters and their husbands, as well as Jackie's death. However, it is beautifully acted and definately worth the watch.I love the poster... - cathyottawa
...because this is the story of Jackie du Pre (Emily Watson), and the sister that lived in the shadow of her musical talent (Rachel Griffiths of Six Feet Under).
The irony of their story, is that Jackie, who appears to have a glamorous life filled with touring and praise for her brilliance with the cello, really envys her sister's "normal" life.
Jackie is in essence a child star, unprepared for the fame and accolades, who maintains a love/hate relasionship with her instrument, the cello, which becomes almost a character itself.
This is a movie about the special bond of sisters, brought beautifully to life by Watson and Griffiths, who were both nominated for Oscars for their work here.Incredible Insight! - ScarletAngel
Hilary and Jackie gives you terrific insight into the lives of Hilary and Jackie Du Pre, sisters with incredible musical talent that took different paths and how the differences in their lives in turn gave them differences in happiness. Hilary, opting for a normal life of wife and mother, is happier than Jackie who became one of the most famous cellists of her time.
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Beautiful, yet tragic - jungforu
Hilary and Jackie is a beautiful bio pic about the lives of sisters Hilary and Jackie De Pre. Both sisters grew up in a musical household, one playing the flute and the other the cello, however only one sister rises to fame and ultimately, tragedy.
Hilary ...I love the poster... - cathyottawa
...because this is the story of Jackie du Pre (Emily Watson), and the sister that lived in the shadow of her musical talent (Rachel Griffiths of Six Feet Under).
The irony of their story, is that Jackie, who appears to have a glamorous life filled with ...Incredible Insight! - ScarletAngel
Hilary and Jackie gives you terrific insight into the lives of Hilary and Jackie Du Pre, sisters with incredible musical talent that took different paths and how the differences in their lives in turn gave them differences in happiness. Hilary, opting for ...