The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness, and a man.
The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.
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Grave, classical in form, earnest and bleak.
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- CinemaSerfon TMDB · Nov 20257/10
The tragic story of acclaimed cellist Jacqueline du Pré (Emily Watson) is one I was already familiar with, but I had no idea that her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths) was also an accomplished flautist nor that there was allegedly a bit of fluidity amidst their marital relationships. Initially, both are encouraged when they are very young by parents (Celia Imrie and Charles Dance) to practice hard and to play to their best, and before long they are both regulars on the concert circuit. Despite being younger, it’s the more outgoing Jackie who emerges the more popular whilst Hilary marries the effusive Kiffer (David Morrisey), starts a family and moves to a remote country home. It’s on a visit to that home that the boundaries between the sisters are significantly redrawn, and even though Daniel Barenboim (James Frain) appears on the scene and marries Jackie, the sibling relationship becomes strained until a debilitating illness gradually curtails her cello-playing career and ultimately causes her to become wheelchair-bound and the rest is history. It’s based on a version of the family history from Hilary, though disputed by others, so it’s maybe best taken with a pinch of salt - but t
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Cast
- Emily WatsonJackie du Pré
- Rachel GriffithsHilary du Pré
- James FrainDaniel Barenboim
- David MorrisseyKiffer Finzi
- Charles DanceDerek du Pré
- Celia ImrieIris du Pré
- Rupert Penry-JonesPiers du Pré
- Bill PatersonCello Teacher
- Auriol EvansYoung Jackie
- Keylee Jade FlandersYoung Hilary
Crew
- Anand TuckerDirector
- Frank Cottrell BoyceScreenplay
- David JohnsonDirector of Photography
- Barrington PheloungOriginal Music Composer
- Martin WalshEditor
- Nicolas KentProducer
- Andy PatersonProducer
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