Drama · Romance

Bright Star

Directed byJane Campion

2009 · 1h 59m · Kijkwijzer 12

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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • Abbie CornishFanny Brawne
  • Ben WhishawJohn Keats
  • Paul SchneiderMr. Brown
  • Kerry FoxMrs. Brawne
  • Edie MartinToots
  • Thomas Brodie-SangsterSamuel
  • Claudie BlakleyMaria Dilke
  • Gerard MonacoCharles Dilke
  • Antonia Campbell-HughesAbigail
  • Samuel RoukinReynolds
  • Amanda HaleReynolds sister
  • Lucinda RaikesReynolds sister

Crew

  • Jane CampionDirector, Writer