from October Films
Directed by
Anand Tucker
Starring
Emily Watson (Jacqueline du Pré)
Rachel Griffiths ( Hilary du Pré)
James Frain (Daniel Barenboim)
David Morrissey (Kiffer Finzi)
Charles Dance (Derek du Pré)
Celia Imrie (Iris du Pré)
Rupert Penry-Jones ( Piers du Pré)
Bill Paterson (Cello Teacher)
Auriol Evans (Young Jackie)
Keeley Flanders (Young Hilary)
Nyree Dawn Porter (Dame Margot Fonteyn)
Vernon Dobtcheff (Professor Bentley)
Written by
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Hilary du Pré (novel)
Piers du Pré (novel)
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HILARY AND JACKIE is the touching and incredible true
story of Jacqueline and Hilary du Pré, the gifted musical
sisters who grew up in England in the 1950's. Written and produced
as a tribute to Jackie, the story traces her rapid rise to international
fame and the devastating consequences it had on her and those
she loved.
Jacqueline du Pré was arguably the greatest prodigy
of the 20th Century. She dazzled audiences around the world with
the unbridled passion and beauty of her music. While her sister
Hilary married and began a family at home, Jackie and her husband,
the pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, traveled and performed
around the world. Although the couple was treated as musical
royalty, the constant touring became a tremendous strain on Jackie
who longed for the simpler life that her sister built. Arriving
at Hilary's home for an unannounced visit, Jackie, lonely and
desperate, leaned on her sister expecting and demanding the unthinkable.
The film made its world premiere in competition at the 1998
Venice Film Festival and made its North American debut at the
1998 Toronto Film Festival.
...from the official
site
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