Bright Star (DVD)

Poetry in motion…

It’s 1818, and young Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish) is more interested in fashion than men, and when she meets 23-year-old poet John Keats (Ben Wishaw) she thinks his work – and his character – somewhat lacking. Over time, however, Fanny comes to realise the brilliance of Keats’s verse, and admiration soon spills over into a passionate love affair. Although their relationship seems doomed from the outset, given that Keats does not have the fortune or stature to be considered good husband material, the pair are determined to be together, understanding that theirs is a love that knows no obstacles. Yet when Keats falls seriously ill, their bond is pushed to the absolute limit…

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Just Another Love Story (2007)

Love hurts…

Despite the grim nature of his job, crime-scene photographer Jonas (Anders W Berthelsen) lives a happy, balanced life with his wife Mette (Charlotte Fich) and their two young children. There’s nothing to suggest that Jonas isn’t happy with his lot, until the day that he witnesses a violent car accident in which Julia (Rebecka Hemse) is badly hurt. Although she is a total stranger, Jonas feels compelled to visit Julia in hospital where he is mistaken for Sebastian, Julia’s new boyfriend. And, in making a split second decision not to correct the mistake, Jonas is drawn into a new existence that is soon spiralling wildly out of control…

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