Hilary and Jackie

1998
R
2h 1m

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7.3/10

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The tragic story of world renowned classic cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.The tragic story of world renowned classic cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.The tragic story of world renowned classic cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

11K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 4 wins & 24 nominations total

Trivia
Emily Watson learned to play the cello as a child. She practiced so long and so intensively for the film that her fingers bled.

Goofs
We see Catalan cello master Pau Casals after a concert in Madrid in the early-1960s. But Pau Casals swore never to return to Spain from exile because Franco was still in power after the coup d'état and 1939's Spanish Civil War. Franco died in 1975, two years after Casals' own death in exile.

Quotes
Jackie du Pré: [mid-recital] Excuse me ladies and gentlemen, I have broken my A string
[leaves stage]
Jackie du Pré: at least it wasn't my G string.

Crazy credits
A live recording of one of Jacqueline du Pre's performances of the Elgar Cello Concerto, conducted by Daniel Barenboim, was used in three scenes in this film. All of the other music was specially recorded.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Stepmom/Hilary and Jackie/Mighty Joe Young/Patch Adams/Hurlyburly (1998)

Soundtracks
Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85
Written by Edward Elgar (as Sir Edward Elgar)
Performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Jacqueline du Pré (cello)
Conducted by Daniel Barenboim
Published by Novello & Company Limited, London
Excerpts of a live performance tape played in three sections of the movie

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8/10

Wow - Heavy subject, but worth it!

This heavy subject matter is so well done, it left me wanting more! The acting is superb. I have always loved Rachel Griffiths and she doesn't let the viewer down in this one either. She pulls this one off fantastically and IS Hilary du Pré! Emily Watson's performance is unbelievable and should have been recognized with a multitude of awards. It is amazing how well she acts in this. One truly believes that SHE has Multiple Sclorosis. I was amazed at how well she played the scenes. I just can't say enough about this film. I highly recommend that if you want quality writing and acting and are prepared for some realistic yet somewhat disturbing subject matter about life, RENT this film!