Bright Star is described as "One of the most deeply moving, romantic films in memory"....well certainly in mine.
And, "A delicately created, deeply felt film of both restraint & intensity, visually ravishing & quietly absorbing"
Written & directed by our own New Zealand director Jane Campion, Bright Star is the enthralling story of the first love of renowned English poet John Keats & his Fanny Brawne; inspired by the couples actual love letters & Keats own sublime poetry the film is utterly mesmerizing & elegantly graceful; yet witty & clever too.
I sooo wanted to be able to tell you about this beautiful film because it is so rare & lovely. You'll know by the music & the pictures here if it's something that might appeal to you too. I shall keep it forever & watch it a thousand times.
Here are some more reasons why I just love it...a room full of butterflies..
ahh, a swing in an oak tree...I so want one like this!!
We have an old chair exactly the same. Perhaps,
I could just cut off it's legs!!
a gorgeous picnic
and a washing line so full on wash day that it makes you swear you'll never complain about your own washing ever again!
& then of course a love so sweet that all else is peripheral
so much beauty it makes your heartache..with joy
This trailer is wonderful all on it's own.
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I watched this movie with my writing group earlier this year & found it so utterly utterly moving...words kind of fail me for how it made me feel....the poetry sublime, the scenery so beautiful, yes a room full of butterflies one of the many random divine moments. Thankyou also for your comments, I send angel prayers for you as you work with "you" and & all that that means. with love & hugs, TK xx
ReplyDeletethx for a lovely reminder of that amazing film indeed. well made, well spoken, well super romantic... ha! keats!
ReplyDeleteand yes! i was amazed at all that beautiful (vintage) stitching that went on. i was enthralled by the little vest the actress is wearing, with rounded squares, i believe.
I loved this film too for all the same reasons. I thnk I need to see it again. Thank you for reminding me Catherine.
ReplyDeleteI had heard mediocre reviews from people who obviously do not know a Mr Darcy swoon from their elbow!
ReplyDeleteI shall seek it out. And they said it had no story!!!!
Thank you for that gorgeous book too Katie. I hope you saw my blog post about it.
Love Jacqui