Bright Star poster

Bright Star

20091h 59mDrama · Romance
directed by Jane Campion

“First love burns brightest.”

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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

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

Average shot length

5.9s per shot

Jane Campion's career average is 6.3s across 4 measured films —see the full picture.