Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
French, English (English subtitles) | France | 98mins | 2024 | Cert: 15A | Dir: Laura Piani
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Parisian bookshop assistant Agathe dreams of finally finishing one of the many stories she has written and finding a great romance like those in Jane Austen novels. So, when her co-worker surprises her with an invitation to the Jane Austen Writer’s Residency in England, she reluctantly takes a leap of faith. Encouraged by her eccentric co-residents to explore her true self, Agathe realises it’s time to take control.
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is a breezy, smart exploration of competing modern desires for both connection and escapism, while also delving into how past heartbreaks can cause us to live like supporting characters in our own lives.
“… charming in an immediate, earthy way… modern feel and breezy comedic notes.” - Boyd van Hoeij, Screen International
“Laura Piani’s splendid debut balances reality with the effervescent charm of vintage swooners… a lighthearted farce… the film is at once old-fashioned and refreshingly, realistically up to date in its take.” - Peter Debruge, Variety