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Movie

Bright Star

2009PG1h 59m6.6 / 10

First love burns brightest.

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.

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Synopsis

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.

More about Bright Star

Cast

Abbie CornishFanny Brawne
Ben WhishawJohn Keats
Paul SchneiderMr. Brown
Kerry FoxMrs. Brawne
Edie MartinToots
Thomas Brodie-SangsterSamuel
Claudie BlakleyMaria Dilke
Gerard MonacoCharles Dilke

Credits

Directed by
Jane Campion
Written by
Jane Campion, Andrew Motion

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$10M
Box office
$14.4M

Production

  • PatheUnited Kingdom
  • Screen AustraliaAustralia
  • UK Film CouncilUnited Kingdom
  • Hopscotch ProductionsAustralia
  • Bright Star FilmsUnited Kingdom
  • Jan Chapman ProductionsAustralia

Themes

19th centuryduringcreditsstingerjohn keatslondon, englandpoetwoman director