Last night was one of many screenings for Bright Star, Jane Campion's new film set in 1818 London where a secret love affair begins between 23 year old English poet, John Keats and the 18 year old girl next door, Fanny Brawne, an outspoken student of fashion. The story gently rolls forward with an unstoppable momentum with poems and love letters until the two are swept into romantic obsession. There was a great Q&A after the screening sponsored by Australians in Film. Seen here with actor, Paul Schneider who plays poet, Charles Armitage Brown.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Romancing the big screen
Last night was one of many screenings for Bright Star, Jane Campion's new film set in 1818 London where a secret love affair begins between 23 year old English poet, John Keats and the 18 year old girl next door, Fanny Brawne, an outspoken student of fashion. The story gently rolls forward with an unstoppable momentum with poems and love letters until the two are swept into romantic obsession. There was a great Q&A after the screening sponsored by Australians in Film. Seen here with actor, Paul Schneider who plays poet, Charles Armitage Brown.
