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- Hilary and Jackie is a biographical film about two contemporary English sisters, Hilary and Jacqueline du Pré. Both are musical prodigies as children, but as they mature into women, it is Jackie, the cellist, who moves on to international fame, while Hilary opts for husband and family on an English farm.
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Jan 15, 1999 · Jackie to Hilary: "The truth is, you're not special." Hilary to Jackie: "If you think that being an ordinary person is any easier than being an extraordinary one, you're wrong. If you didn't have that cello to prop you up, you'd be nothing." And yet the two sisters love each other with a fierceness that stands beside their lifelong rivalry. "Hilary and Jackie" is the story of two gifted ...
the best word i can come up with to summarize "hilary and jackie" is bizarre. originally titled "a genius in the family," it documents the life of du pre according to her older sister, hilary and younger brother, piers. it was repackaged for the film adaptation to include the tagline: "The True Story of Two Sisters Who Shared a Passion, a ...
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Hilary and Jackie (1998) Movie Info Synopsis Iris Du Pré (Celia Imrie) inspires a love of music -- and a healthy rivalry -- in her daughters, Hilary (Rachel Griffiths) and Jackie (Emily...
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This movie tells the true story of the tragic life of the brilliant international concert cellist Jacqueline Du Pré and her sister, Hilary. Despite starting out in music together, Hilary chooses a more normal life in having a husband and children.
As the title implies, this film isn't just about the life of Jacqueline du Pré, but about her tempestuous relationship with her sister, Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). When they were both children, Hilary, a flutist, was considered the greater talent. She was invited to play with orchestras and make special appearances.
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- Emily Watson
Hilary Anne du Pré (born 25 April 1942) is an English flautist and memoirist best known for her co-authorship of the book A Genius in the Family (1997) and contributions to the 1998 film Hilary and Jackie, both of which relate the story of her sister, cellist Jacqueline du Pré.
Initially, young flutist Hilary (played with poise by child actress Keely Flanders) is the family hotshot, winning most of the contests. After a stern warning from Mom about separating the ...
