JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE
Saturday 25 April 2026
Doors/Bar 6.45pm Film 7.30pm

JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE is a warm, witty, and surprisingly heartfelt modern romcom that plays like a love letter to literature itself. Anchored by Camille Rutherford’s charming, quietly luminous performance as Agathe — a bookish Parisian who dreams of Austen‑worthy romance while doubting her own talent — the film blends humour, longing, and self‑discovery with real finesse.
The story follows Agathe’s journey from the iconic Shakespeare & Co. bookshop to an English writers’ residency that forces her to confront her fears, her past, and her own creative voice. Critics have praised its confident direction, its playful tone, and its ability to refresh the romcom formula without losing its emotional core.
It’s a film that celebrates imagination, resilience, and the messy, hopeful business of rewriting your life — a delightful, literary‑soaked escape with genuine heart.