Bright Star

Bright Star

2009
1h 59min

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.

Bright Star

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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.
    Released
    18 September 2009
    Runtime
    1h 59min
    Director
    Budget
    $10,000,000
    Revenue
    $14,374,652
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    BBC Film, Pathé Renn Productions, UK Film Council, Screen Australia, Hopscotch Productions, Jan Chapman Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
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