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Bright Star (2009)

Starring: Thomas Sangster, Abbie Cornish, Paul Schneider, Ben Whishaw, Samuel Barnett, Kerry Fox, Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Director: Jane Campion

Release Date: September 18th, 2009
Release Date: 6th November, 2009

Synopsis: The drama based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats’ untimely death at age 25.

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About the Movie

Bright Star is a drama/romance film that is based on the last three years of the life of poet John Keats. It stars Ben Whishaw as Keats and Abbie Cornish as his muse Fanny Brawne. It was filmed under the direction of Jane Campion, who also wrote the screenplay. The film competed in the main competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, and was first shown to public on 15 May 2009. The film’s title is a reference to a sonnet by Keats named Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art, which he wrote while he was with Brawne.

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'Bright Star' Stars

Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Jane Campion, Kerry Fox, Paul Schneider, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Samuel Barnett, Thomas Sangster

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'Bright Star' Movie Links

Official Bright Star Movie Website
Bright Star on IMDb

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