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.
Key facts
Cast
Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox, Edie Martin, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Claudie Blakley, Gerard Monaco
Original language
French
First release
September 18, 2009 (United States)
Production companies
BBC Film, British Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Australia, Pathé, UK Film Council, Screen NSW
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography, AACTA Award for Best Costume Design, AACTA Award for Best Production Design
Setting
London
Filming locations
England
Crew
Screenplay
Jane Campion
Producer
Caroline Hewitt, Jan Chapman
Cinematography
Greig Fraser
Editing
Alexandre de Franceschi
Music
Mark Bradshaw
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Original title | Bright Star | English |
| Québec French title | Mon amour |
Soundtracks
| CD | Bright Star (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Mark Bradshaw (2009) | 1 release, 2009: Lakeshore Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | September 18, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 25, 2009 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 9, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | October 15, 2009 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 5, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 6, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | December 9, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 24, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 26, 2009 |
| Theatrical | France | January 6, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Italy | June 11, 2010 |
| Streaming | France | January 1, 2016 |
| Streaming | France | December 1, 2021 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United States | January 26, 2010 |
| Home video | France | May 19, 2010 |
Full credits
| Director | Jane Campion |
| 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), Amanda Hale (Reynolds sister), Lucinda Raikes (Reynolds sister), Samuel Barnett (Mr. Severn), Jonathan Aris (Mr. Hunt), Olly Alexander (Tom Keats), Roger Ashton-Griffiths (shopkeeper), Eileen Davies (Mrs. Bentley), Sebastian Armesto (Mr. Haslam), Adrian Schiller (Mr. Taylor), Theresa Watson (Charlotte), Vincent Franklin (Dr. Bree) |
| Screenplay | Jane Campion |
| Story | Andrew Motion |
| Producer | Caroline Hewitt, Jan Chapman |
| Executive producer | Cameron McCracken, Christine Langan, David M. Thompson, François Ivernel |
| Cinematography | Greig Fraser |
| Editing | Alexandre de Franceschi |
| Music | Mark Bradshaw |
| Production design | Janet Patterson |
| Costumes | Janet Patterson |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
