The story of the brilliant concert cellist Jacqueline du Pre (Emily Watson), seen from the perspectives of her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). While Jackie gains international fame and fortune, she secretly longs for the stable, normal life and family Hilary has built. Watson and Griffiths deliver impassioned, unforgettable performances as the troubled sisters. Based on the autobiographical novel "A Genius in the Family."
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Letterbox - 2.35
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Production Featurette
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies: Cast and Crew
Filmographies: Cast and Crew
Director of Photography
David Johnson: Director of Photography, British films, began in '90s
Production Designer
Alice Normington: Production Designer
Costume Designer
Sandy Powell: Costume Designer
Review 1:
"...The story is told with brio....Rachel Griffiths and Emily Watson give spectacular performances....The movie brings you into an intriguing and rich world..."
Source: Premiere
p.30-1 03/01/1999
Review 2:
"...This forcefully directed story of England's musical du Pre sisters is a model of its kind....leads Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths seem totally in synch..."
Source: USA Today
p.8E 01/15/1999
Review 3:
"...Watson delivers a spectacular performance..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.73 02/04/1999
Review 4:
"...Finely measured performances..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.44-5 02/01/1999
Review 5:
"...Confident and assured..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars
Source: New York Times
p.3D 12/30/1998
Review 6:
"...Voluptuous..." -- Rating: A-
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.48 02/05/1999
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