Bright Star (2009)Official movie site
Directed and screenplay
by Jane Campion
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Inspiration: Jane Austen-esque-ness
Description from imdb:
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.
Tagline: First Love Burns Brightest
Memorable quote:
John Keats: (about writing poetry) It ought to come like leaves to a tree, or it better not come at all.
My thoughts:In-a-word(s): exquisite
Such beauty is found in the minutia of this movie. I loved the scenes with close-ups on hand-stitching, reading letters, walking in the heath.
I just had to see this film on the big screen for the scenery and for the costumes. I certainly got what I expected - a delightful and romantic movie. However, the ending is harsh but true. Campion gives us a gut-wrenching scene when Fanny finds out about Keats' death. You'll need a hankie or two or three or four.
The music soundtrack by Mark Bradshaw was just as lovely. There is one scene where the men gather together for a human orchestra. Their voices alone were woven together for a song. Whoa, such sounds tugs at the heart.
Jane Austen sighting:In the end credits there is a Jane Austen organization mentioned. The credits zipped by too fast for me to read properly but I think it may have been in relation to the dance scene???
My previous Bright Star post has a trailer and the Bright Star poem.
The Bright Star official site is holding a Love Letter Contest that ends in December. The prize is an Everlon Diamond Knot Collection. If you're feeling creative, you should check it out.
*** Giveaway ***
Before watching the film, I picked up Bright Star: Love Letters and Poems of John Keats to Fanny Brawne with introduction by Director Jane Campion.
Just like the movie, exquisite. Now, I must seek out more Keats.
Guess what, I picked up a second copy for some lucky soul out there in the blogosphere.
Interested in receiving a bundle of Keats love letters?
Comment and answer me this:
Have you ever written a love letter?
+1 have your ever received a love letter?
+2 tweet for me
+5 post about this on your blog
Open to all.
Offer ends: November 29, 2009
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Contest has ended - winner is here
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Before watching the film, I picked up Bright Star: Love Letters and Poems of John Keats to Fanny Brawne with introduction by Director Jane Campion.
Just like the movie, exquisite. Now, I must seek out more Keats.Guess what, I picked up a second copy for some lucky soul out there in the blogosphere.
Interested in receiving a bundle of Keats love letters?
Comment and answer me this:
Have you ever written a love letter?
+1 have your ever received a love letter?
+2 tweet for me
+5 post about this on your blog
Open to all.
Offer ends: November 29, 2009
~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~
Contest has ended - winner is here
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*(Misty) GO see this. You'll love Ben Wishaw even more ;-D
*source image of Brawne and Keats side-by-side
