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Jacqueline Durran (born January 1966) is a British costume designer. She has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, a British Academy Television Craft Award, and two Costume Designers Guild Awards. Durran is best known for her collaborations with directors Mike Leigh, Joe Wright, and Greta Gerwig. She has received nine nominations for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design and has won twice for Anna Karenina (2012) and Little Women (2019). She has also been nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design 11 times, with three wins for Vera Drake (2004), Anna Karenina, and Little Women. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jacqueline Durran, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jacqueline Durran
Costume Designer
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Yesterday Once More chronicles the life of Karen Carpenter, one of the most beloved voices of the 1970s. This poignant biopic delves into Karen's rise to stardom as part of the iconic duo The Carpenters, alongside her brother Richard, and the pressures of fame, perfectionism, and public expectations. Behind her radiant voice, Karen battled with an eating disorder that would ultimately claim her life at the age of 32. The film explores her close relationships, especially with her supportive brother, Richard, her overbearing yet caring mother, Sharon, and the warmth of friends like Olivia Newton-John. The story also reflects the mental and emotional toll of Karen’s struggle, personified in haunting moments that give voice to the illness she battled in silence. As Karen’s career flourishes, the public remains unaware of the growing storm beneath the surface. Yesterday Once More is a powerful and intimate look at Karen’s life, capturing her immense talent, tragic vulnerability, and the lasting impact of her music and legacy. Directed by Mélanie Laurent and starring Dakota Fanning, this biopic is an evocative tribute to a legend whose voice still resonates long after her untimely death.
