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A chronicle of John Lennon's first years, focused mainly in his adolescence and his relationship with his stern aunt Mimi, who raised him, and his absentee mother Julia, who re-entered his life at a crucial moment in his young life.
Director:
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Stars:
Aaron Taylor-Johnson,
Kristin Scott Thomas,
David Threlfall
Farinelli, is the artistic name of Carlo Broschi, a young singer in Handel's time. He was castrated in his childhood in order to preserve his voice. During his life he becomes to be a very ... See full summary »
Director:
Gérard Corbiau
Stars:
Stefano Dionisi,
Enrico Lo Verso,
Elsa Zylberstein
Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they ... See full summary »
A profile of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic singer of Joy Division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to commit suicide at the age of 23.
Director:
Anton Corbijn
Stars:
Sam Riley,
Samantha Morton,
Alexandra Maria Lara
British sisters Hilary du Pré and Jacqueline du Pré are both talented musicians, Hilary a flautist, Jackie a cellist. With regard to their musical prowess, they have always had a friendly competitive nature with each other, fueled in large part by the want of their pianist mother, Iris, for them to achieve musical greatness. But underlying this friendliness is a deep desire to be truly better than the other. Despite or perhaps in part because of her flamboyant performance style, the younger Jackie emerges from the shadows of older Hilary's more triumphant childhood successes to become the renowned musician in the family. Although both continue with their music and both end up marrying (Hilary to Kiffer Finzi, and Jackie to pianist Daniel Barenboim), Hilary focuses on her home life, whereas Jackie focuses on her career. A seemingly odd request by Jackie to Hilary is later understood, but Hilary's agreement to that request demonstrates the true nature of their loving but unusual ... Written by
Huggo
The film has never been released in France to avoid any litigation from the real life Daniel Barenboim. See more »
Goofs
In the Russian newspaper the title above the Jackie's photo states "About Lenin, about October" See more »
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.
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It must be understood that this film is quite controversial in the fact that it has been a little more than a decade since the death of Jackie. Does this film portray a spoiled brat? I would have to say No. The director chose to portray both sisters in their separation and their reunion. Much of the first part can be categorized as Jackie being too spoiled yet we understand the reasons behind her madness, homesickness. Jackie must have known about her illness or else she would not have made so many references towards the fact that she is a slave to her talent. A talent that was derived from practicing, not pure genius. A talent she built from the foundation. If you can see behind the madness that Tucker is portraying, then you will understand that it is not madness at all, but humanity he is portraying.
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It must be understood that this film is quite controversial in the fact that it has been a little more than a decade since the death of Jackie. Does this film portray a spoiled brat? I would have to say No. The director chose to portray both sisters in their separation and their reunion. Much of the first part can be categorized as Jackie being too spoiled yet we understand the reasons behind her madness, homesickness. Jackie must have known about her illness or else she would not have made so many references towards the fact that she is a slave to her talent. A talent that was derived from practicing, not pure genius. A talent she built from the foundation. If you can see behind the madness that Tucker is portraying, then you will understand that it is not madness at all, but humanity he is portraying.