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Very interesting film
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I finally managed to grab a couple of hours to watch this DVD last night, and was deeply moved by its content. The film is an adaption of a book by Hilary Dupre, the sister of the cellist Jaqueline Dupre who died in the 80's from MS at a very untimely point in her life. Having been a very appreciative recipient of the works of talented musicians throughout my life, one the items on my 'to do' list has always been to seek out information regarding their background. This film was enlightening to say the least..... I saw a very supportive family bouying and supporting up a prodigy. Some people easily recall their 'flashbulb memories' ......e.g. where they were when Kennedy was shot; one that remains in my mind is 'where I was when Jaqueline Dupre's deathe was announced' A sad day indeed.
I first saw this when it came out in 1997. I had just started playing the cello as an adult learner and, now writing this review in 2010, I am still playing. This film was an inspiration to me. This is an insight into the life of a child who knew nothing but the cello and a rare talent which dominated her life. It is a one sided account from Hilary's perspective, so it was no surprise when some of Jacqueline’s friends were a bit miffed upon its release. However, the film is funny, bright, loving and honest. Jacqueline was a rare talent and still missed today - one of a handful of musicians who died too young where people still think 'what if?' I remember hearing of her death on the radio in 1987. It was the night of the great storm across south-east England and I woke up to the devastation as I was in Maidstone at the time. The county was flattened (Sevenoaks became Two-oaks) and it was no irony that that night the mother of all storms took Kent and Jacqueline, too. Aidan Tagg.Read full review