Bright Star - 2009

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.

119min
2009
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.9/10

Cast

Abbie Cornish profile pictureAbbie CornishFanny Brawne
Ben Whishaw profile pictureBen WhishawJohn Keats
Kerry Fox profile pictureKerry FoxMrs. Brawne
Claudie Blakley profile pictureClaudie BlakleyMaria Dilke
Gerard Monaco profile pictureGerard MonacoCharles Dilke
Amanda Hale profile pictureAmanda HaleReynolds sister
Lucinda Raikes profile pictureLucinda RaikesReynolds sister
Samuel Barnett profile pictureSamuel BarnettMr. Severn
Eileen Davies profile pictureEileen DaviesMrs. Bentley
Adrian Schiller profile pictureAdrian SchillerMr. Taylor

About Bright Star

Bright Star 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.

Runtime: 119min

Extra details

Original Title: Bright Star
Original Language: English
Budget: $10,000,000.00
Revenue: $14,374,652.00
Directed By: Jane Campion
Production Companies
BBC FilmsPathé Renn ProductionsUK Film CouncilScreen AustraliaHopscotch ProductionsJan Chapman FilmsAustralian Film Finance Corporation