Written by Hilary du Pré, Piers du PréDirected by Anand TuckerAlso known as "Hilary et Jackie", "Hilary y Jackie"Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)Production Year: 1998Rating: 15 CertificateProduction Country: UKFilmed in ColourThis brilliant film is a touching and tragic true-life story of the brilliant Internationally renowned concert cellist, Jacqueline Du Pré as viewed from her sister, Hilary & brother's, Piers point of view. From their childhood together Hilary (Rachel Griffiths) was the talented musician playing the Flute. She was constantly in demand for her talent and Jacqueline, at the time pailed into the distance. However when their mother, Iris (Celia Imrie) scolded a young Jacqueline by telling her that the only way she can spend time with her sister is if she becomes as talented as her, and this was the start of it all! At her debut performance at Wigmore Hall she was presented the Stradivarius Davidoff by an unknown benefactor. Following a wedding appearance in Italy the lives of Hilary and Jacqueline separated as Hilary returned to London and her flute studies whilst Jacqueline embarked on her international concert career. In London Hilary married Kiffer Finzi (David Morrissey) and started a family whilst Jacqueline met and married the renowned pianist and conductor, Daniel Barenboim (James Frain). What begins as a success story; two gifted musicians in love, turns to tragedy when Jaqueline is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Cast
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Hilary and Jackie is a Film programme that first aired in 1998 and has been rated 15. Hilary and Jackie is a 4 star programme.
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