
Feature film — 2009
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.
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A high-signal pick with 495 votes.
Pathe / Screen Australia / UK Film Council / Hopscotch Productions / Bright Star Films / Jan Chapman Productions / New South Wales Film & Television Office
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Director: Jane Campion
On screen
Cast & crew

Abbie Cornish
Fanny Brawne

Ben Whishaw
John Keats

Paul Schneider
Mr. Brown

Kerry Fox
Mrs. Brawne
Edie Martin
Toots

Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Samuel

Claudie Blakley
Maria Dilke

Gerard Monaco
Charles Dilke

Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Abigail

Samuel Roukin
Reynolds

Amanda Hale
Reynolds sister

Lucinda Raikes
Reynolds sister
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