In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn… Read more
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Bright Star
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Movie · Drama · Romance · PG
2009 · 1h 59m · ★ 64% (62K)
First love burns brightest.
Director: Jane Campion
Starring: Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider
Overview
In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats. Although he agrees to teach her about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.
Director
Jane Campion
Production
Pathe, Screen Australia, UK Film Council, Hopscotch Productions, Bright Star Films, Jan Chapman Productions
Cast
Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox, Edie Martin, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Claudie Blakley, Gerard Monaco, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Samuel Roukin, Amanda Hale, Lucinda Raikes, Samuel Barnett, Jonathan Aris, Olly Alexander, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Eileen Davies, Sebastian Armesto, Adrian Schiller, Theresa Watson