Hilary and Jackie Blu-ray
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Posted October 20, 2025 07:43 PM by Webmaster
The British Film Institute has provided final details for its upcoming Blu-ray release of Anand Tucker's Hilary and Jackie (1998), starring Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, and Charles Dance. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on November 3.
Description: Hilary and Jackie (1998) tells the story of Jacqueline du Pré (Emily Watson), a brilliant cellist, and her complex bond with her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). Now available for the first time on Blu-ray, Hilary and Jackie received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, praised for its emotional depth and powerful performances. Special features on this BFI Blu-ray presentation include a newly recorded audio commentary by dramatist, composer and author, Neil Brand.
Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths both earned Oscar® nominations for their portrayals of Jacqueline and Hilary du Pré, who as children, share a joyful world of music, with Hilary initially the star. But Jackie's talent soon eclipses everything, propelling her to international fame. As Jackie tours the world, the sisters' relationship is tested.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Description: Hilary and Jackie (1998) tells the story of Jacqueline du Pré (Emily Watson), a brilliant cellist, and her complex bond with her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). Now available for the first time on Blu-ray, Hilary and Jackie received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, praised for its emotional depth and powerful performances. Special features on this BFI Blu-ray presentation include a newly recorded audio commentary by dramatist, composer and author, Neil Brand.
Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths both earned Oscar® nominations for their portrayals of Jacqueline and Hilary du Pré, who as children, share a joyful world of music, with Hilary initially the star. But Jackie's talent soon eclipses everything, propelling her to international fame. As Jackie tours the world, the sisters' relationship is tested.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Newly recorded audio commentary by dramatist, composer and author, Neil Brand
- Avec Sonia Wieder-Atherton (2003, 52 mins): a celebration of cellist Sonia Wieder-Atherton, showing her artistry as she plays and discusses her life in music
- Instruments of the Orchestra (1946, 20 mins): Sir Malcolm Sargent presents, conducts and comments on the performance of the different instruments of the London Symphony Orchestra in this film by Muir Mathieson
- Selected Tales from Hoffnung (1964, 22 mins total): three animations from Halas and Batchelor's Tales from Hoffnung series based on the drawings of artist, comic, and raconteur, Gerard Hoffnung
- Our Magazine No 2 (1952, 10 mins): this edition of the CFF newsreel includes a rousing number by the London Fields Primary School Percussion Band
- Trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
- First pressing only: Illustrated booklet including an essay by Rachel Pronger, a Producer's Note and original production notes by Andy Paterson and notes on the special features by Vic Pratt, Katy McGahan and Jez Stewart
