
Bright Star

First love burns brightest.
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won 3 awards, including the AACTA Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Cinematography (2010)
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Nominations
8 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Costume Design (2010)
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Box office
Grossed $14.4M worldwide, about 1.4 times its $10M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in England
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Credits scene
Has a mid-credits scene
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Setting
Set in London
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Music
Music by Mark Bradshaw
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Greig Fraser
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Jane CampionWriter
- Andrew MotionStory
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 18, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $10M
- Revenue
- $14.4M
- Countries
- Australia, United Kingdom
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