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Bright Star

Bright Star

First love burns brightest.

20096.61h 59m

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.

Directed by Jane Campion
Written by Jane Campion, Andrew Motion
Produced by Jan Chapman, Caroline Hewitt
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $14.4M

Top Cast

Abbie Cornish

Abbie Cornish

Fanny Brawne

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

John Keats

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Mr. Brown

Kerry Fox

Kerry Fox

Mrs. Brawne

E

Edie Martin

Toots

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Samuel

Claudie Blakley

Claudie Blakley

Maria Dilke

Gerard Monaco

Gerard Monaco

Charles Dilke

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Abigail

Samuel Roukin

Samuel Roukin

Reynolds

Themes & Keywords

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About Bright Star

Bright Star is a drama, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of london, england, poet, duringcreditsstinger, woman director, 19th century, john keats. Directed by Jane Campion, it stars Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider. 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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