Bright Star
“First love burns brightest.”
DramaRomance
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.
VIBE
A tender, visually lush portrait of burgeoning love against the backdrop of artistic aspiration and societal constraints. It feels like a beautifully crafted, deeply felt ode to fleeting passion and the enduring power of poetry.
romanticmelancholicwistfulyearningslow-burnperiod dramaliterary adaptationgentlepainterlyloveartmortalitysocial class
londonenglandpoetduringcreditsstingerwoman director19th century
