Women Ahead Of Their Time: The Brilliant Bronte Sisters (Full Documentary)

[@montanalilac]

As a parent, I have always shed tears for Patrick Bronte. I cannot imagine outliving my beloved spouse and every single one of my children.

[@eamonr7151]

I haven't reached that stage of my life and I can't imagine it either 💔 (especially spouse)....Sadly there's a painter from Britain who also experienced that.... Thomas Gainsborough...he paints his daughters from childhood all the way thru bad marriages n back to single lives just like the 2 Bronte sisters

[@lastdays9163]

If you read Jane Eyre there can be no denying the mastery of the English language and talent of writing Bronte had. She was so modern that even today the novel burst with clever, poetic and profound prose. She even references atoms which had only been discovered a few years to the writing of the book. Brilliant.

[@bonavitamanuela9513]

J’ai lu ce livre lorsque j’étais adolescente, je vais le relire ! ❤

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

Nobody like my Charlotte 😂

[@lalouloune6156]

I fell in love with this book and English literature at the same time. Amazing story, very smart and human writer.

[@janeeyre-quotes]

I remember the first time I read it. Was so entranced by the use of words. And the story itself is gripping. Such a genius Charlotte was.

[@elenalatici9568]

I read Wuthering Heights when I was fourteen. In order to understand the dialect I had to read it out loud. The most extraordinary thing about my reading Wuthering Heights at that age is this :It was on my required summer reading list from the Sisters of Charity of Halifax at my Catholic boarding school, The Academy of the Assumption In Wellesly Hills, Massachusetts. The year was 1960. I am 76 now, and I remember vivdly exactly where I was while reading that novel. Only when I was in my early 30's did I realize how extraordinary it was that Wuthering Heights was chosen by Catholic for a 14 year old child to read. I am grateful to all of them, and especially to Sister Patricia Ann, the Principal, who I suspect was the one who created those summer reading lists.

[@evermoremystic17]

If the Brontë sisters could have only seen the universal impact their work and lives had throughout the eras… a simple thank you to the trio will not suffice.

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

They see it now. I really believe that

[@slowfootlabeef704]

Sheila Hancock's reading of the last lines of Wuthering Heights is breathtaking - would love to hear her read more or Emily's poetry. What an amazing voice!

[@Lola-ct5ir]

The whole documentary is amazing, but the ending got me to tears. All the love to everyone involved, to Sheila and to the Bronte sisters

[@simonaparri474]

Thanks. the way the actress and writer Sheila tells the story is simply magnificent. Emotional. You touched my heart.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Sheila is excellent. I'm convinced that she got emotional when speaking of the loss of Charlotte's siblings due to having experienced her own losses - her late husband - John Thaw, being one.

[@argentinagalos6205]

A most comprehensive, sensitive and deep insight into the life of those literary geniuses ,unparalleled in world literature. They are unique in their approach to human nature considering the century and the conditions they lived in. Thank you Perspective.

[@saidahamelin3118]

Can't get enough of this show, have watched the art over and over. Its my happy place and I simply adore that presenter, can't spell his name, he is so comical at times. Perspective is a breath of fresh air, unbelievably beautiful art, artists, shared by a warm humoures

[@Spaceesquid]

Right!!! Always brightens me day when they upload 💙

[@rafaelvoncina6036]

He is Waldemar Januszczak.

[@saidahamelin3118]

Ah tks so much, very good of you to reply, yea him, he has a brilliant eye for detail, and I go for his interpretations because he has a wonderful humbleness, not a stuffed shirt at all, so refreshing!

[@rafaelvoncina6036]

@@saidahamelin3118 yes, he is so elegantly clever and witty. A joy to listen to and watch.

[@sjain8111]

@@saidahamelin3118 well said!

[@margaretcastell9429]

A wonderful biography about Emily Bronte is called A Chainless Heart, taken from one of her poems. It speaks to the freedom she always wished for. I read this years ago and have unfortunately forgotten the name of the author. I'm going to look for it again. A wild thinking and passionate woman was Emily which explains Wuthering Heights.

[@PennyT2024]

Hello from Honolulu, HI! I must say that I absolutely enjoyed listening and watching Sheila Hancock in this video. She has renewed my interest in the Bronte writings, which I gave up more than 30 years ago. Her readings and interpretations were just what I needed while resting and recovering from a back surgery. Just so lovely and charming!

[@seabedpebbles]

What a gift! Thank you for sharing the heart and soul of the Brontë sisters with brimming passion. Magical presentation!🧚🏽‍♂️🥰

[@1063-x6b]

This is a great documentary, very informative and moving. Thank you very much to Perspective and especially to Sheila for this wonderful presentation.

[@BAFFLED-u4o]

Jane Eyre was not ugly. Mr. Rochester describes her as an elfin-life creature. That image at 26:07 (good grief) is not what Charlotte Bronte had in mind for an 18 year old female character she related to she created. . She describes herself in the novel, as "plain. poor, and disconnected".

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

Yes those drawings horrified me also

[@axiomaticidioms3857]

Yeah... I swear .. at 23:00 it wasn't a heart either... It was the initials, CB... 😂

[@pkre707]

Wow, did not expect to be crying. But here I am. What a moving history.

[@goldprospector751]

Sheila Hancock makes me fall in love with Bronte sisters once again. She passionately and energetically lured me into the lives of Bronte family in that small, austere village, I feel as if I were there myself.

[@jillal-fuhaid1763]

The last paragraph in Wuthering Heights has always been to me the greatest in the whole of literature. Thank you for reading it so beautifully.

[@ayliea3974]

My heart full, bursting, I wept. Thank you Bronte sisters 💓

[@danalasmane6191]

Thank you! Such an achingly beautiful documentary! It certainly inspired me to read once more the breathtaking creations of the Bronte sisters.

[@aimmejorada196]

I love Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. This is a very beautiful tribute to the Bronte sisters. Thank you Sheila for a wonderful presentation. I cried when you read the line from the Wuthering Heights in the end, very poignant and touching.

[@ijlosito]

I love how passionate the host was about the Bronte. I can feel her every emotion rippling through my heart

[@mansooralam7633]

I am a die-hard fan of English Literary society particularly Victorian Era and Romanticism. But, the way you presented this episode, I simply have no words. Thanks ................. !!!

[@grevberg]

A presenter in wellingtons is guaranteed to catch your attention. The Bronte's are brilliance is a bonus.

[@akschmidt2085]

I really like Waldemars presenting style. His Gaugin doc is still the best thing I've ever seen.

[@cm9439]

This documentary is very well done. The Bronte sisters are among my favorite authors. Their story is tragic and quite moving. Thank you so much. Sheila Hancock was a great choice as the presenter.

[@bellagnoma]

What an wonderful video. This host is pure joy and I enjoyed this immensely. ❤

[@carolhama4156]

An extraordinarily tender and well written biography of the Brontes. Thank you!

[@ladymeropi]

I learned so much that I never knew about these remarkable women. Such a well done program, that I thoroughly enjoyed. Much appreciated.

[@Spaceesquid]

Amazing Perspective !!! Thank you for these amazing videos! 💙

[@whizgranny6203]

Why is everybody talking about Jane Eyre and nobody about Vilette? In my opinion the best book of Charlotte Brontë.

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

Yes yes!!It is my favorite book and lovely and haunting in every way❤❤

[@IngeEvenwel]

You must applaud these sisters for their tenacity and entrepreneurial spirit and obviously excellent literature❤❤

[@magrietkruger507]

Thank you to Sheila for this brilliant presentation. Thank you to everyone who was involved in the making of this documentary.

[@womenlivingwellafter50-emb18]

A wonderful production thank you Sheila Hancock for taking us through the lives of the Bronte Sisters.

[@jimboyle6974]

Really enjoyed Shelia Hancocks Bronte documentary. The last line of Wuthering Heights is so perfect an end to a story that stirs every emotion its possible to feel

[@constancewalsh3646]

A most wonderfully narrated film. I am brought to tears.

[@avivatal614]

Beautifully done, withe great tenderness and depth. Thank you.

[@objectdefiance4027]

Yes I finally found it! I remember watching this a while ago on Curiosity Stream and I wanted to watch it again but it was no longer there and now I had to track down the right documentary about the Bronte sisters and now after a couple days of work I found it!

[@jumaris28]

Love Perspective ..it’s rich Educational videos!!!! Thank you thank you … 📕📕💕

[@sharonalbanese8084]

What a wonderful program, I'm so glad I came across this. Thank you so much.

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

Very moving and instructive presentation by one of my favorite British actresses . The time went by too fast!

[@이재찬-c5q]

감동적입니다. 몇년전부터 4번째 시청이네요. Wuthering heights도 최고로 좋아하는소설. 영어소설로 몇년에 한번씩은 꼭 읽게됩니다. 브론테자매 흔적을 느낄수있는 생가를 방문해보는게 꿈..

[@karmakat8016]

Thank you Sheila for a truly heartfelt documentary on our beloved Brontë sisters. Beautifully done, as the writings are. How tragic, I wonder what more they could have given if they had lived.

[@darshansingh4375]

I am convinced Emily Brontë was deeply spiritually enlightened, but her conception of the divine, was just beyond the Christian faith. Fascinating girls.

[@petermorgan768]

Brilliant! it kept my attention from start to finish.

[@57113]

Thank you for these wonderful perspective documentaries. It's wonderful to keep learning, especially in the arts and literature. 😊

[@susanschaffner4422]

Spectacular presentation. Loved this and the poignant moments and perspective. Thank you.

[@carolagoldmann3933]

Thank you so much for this magical presentation, a celebration of sisterhood and Sheila was the perfect guide, very touching. Shall start rereading and also wish for Sheila to recite more. Beautiful!

[@adlibruj]

Sad and sweet history of this planet! Someday, somehow, somewhere we will look back at this dimension and ponder and maybe learn!

[@Medietos]

Is learning possible anywhere else than on Earth? I thought that is why we come here, to learn things not possible in the spiritual realm.

[@adlibruj]

@@Medietos We, as Souls have been in a descending path for eons and have reached the lowest possible density in creation. We have Already "learned" everything on this density. Our job now is to reclaim consciousness of our Real Self and start the Path of Return. That's all, that simple. Yet!

[@brendabowers3792]

Yay! More content from my favorite documentarist!

[@MultiSirens]

So glad I watched this, BEFORE, commercials! You remember that? I’m at watching it again!

[@chris.asi_romeo]

Excellent documentary 👏👏👏

[@understandingthetimes2867]

I love to hear and see you speaking in this video

[@stefaniasmanio5857]

Hi. This has been one of the most interesting video I’ve recently watched on KZbin. Thank you so much for clarifying these incredibly deep minded sisters!

[@anikacubana8896]

This is my favorite novel ever!!!

[@cameronshea1997]

i love this so much

[@barbarabalen7278]

Very well done. Be prepared for frequent ad interruptions.

[@catofthecastle1681]

You realize ads are completely to each viewer! I had 3!

[@peperudi]

A fantastic video!

[@starbug345]

Great host!

[@annapajak5116]

She fell in love with the Frenchman because he actually believed in her while all the English teachers did not believe in a woman's having a career or been a writer. For a young girl this could be very confusing.. she thought it was a love... It represented everything that love is I suppose

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

He had something for Charlotte. Why everyone acts like it was in her mind is beyond me. If people study Villette they will see Heger...I believe as he pretty much was 😊

[@lysas781]

Loved Sheila Hancock’s deep appreciation of the Brontes. Was that photo towards the end a real photograph of Charlotte ?

[@alwaysniccole3810]

I’m only 50 years old and Wuthering Heights and Duel in The Sun are top in my great romances.. When I was a child I felt his Heathcliff’s sadness and I hated Kathy for torturing him. Then I got older and saw the deadness in his eyes.. He was nothing without her and well we all know the end.. Unfortunately I still fell for Heathcliff

[@besttrick2]

Is Heathclif as horrible as some people say in the novel ?

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Jane Eyre was almost biblical to me in childhood. As an elderly person I realised Rochester was an arse in attempting to commit bigamy. In my view, the best version is with Timothy Dalton.

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks so much for this

[@laurapeter3857]

I’m in solidarity with another commenter who said that Villette is Charlotte’s best work and to that I’ll add Agnes Grey as Anne’s best work. Both are re-workings of actual events that took place in their authors lives.

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

Indeed my friend

[@USA50_]

RIP Bronte Family. I am thankful The Creator brought all of you into existence and allowed you to be born. May your memory live on ❤️🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@grisromero9755]

I absolutely loved this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@janeonthecoast4920]

Read Jane Eyre at least 25 times and never brought to mind an "ugly" face such as the horror portrayed by this peculiar artist....😂

[@catoelder4696]

Wonderful!

[@selenacate7674]

Thank you!! Love from New Hampshire. Always, Selena

[@vcab6875]

Outstanding video

[@Moonewitch]

My writing style mirrors that of Emily and Anne Brontë. It happened organically, when I was 13 years old. I am 42 now. She's been a major influence on my creative art, as well as Emily Dickinson and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. - Ashton Blake ✒📜

[@terry4137]

Never heard of you. Hm

[@emmilypalmer9269]

@16:24 This still happens. Not specifically stating because I’m a woman but I’ve gotten letters back, from men related to business, stating similar reasons for not pursuing xyz. America hasn’t progressed very much, obviously 🙄

[@rosaliegolding5549]

The word I was trying to find the House had an atmosphere of Melancholy not so much Doo.,Fabulous Shelia Hancock Narrating (widow of the actor John Thaw 👌)she brings the sisters to life of their tale of woe it’s excellent listening and worth the time to get in-depth moments of their lives and times 👏👌

[@jwilcox4726]

Have you my dear seen "Outlander" Series of the books or movies, they were filmed not to long back in UK Ireland, England. Wonderful for me as you are about Heathcliff I am about Jamie, the perfect provide & protector. Absolutely thee best I have ever read. I have read, my own library only of what I have read. None of Bronte or Austin even comes close to "Outlander" or " The Handmaid's Tale" as well. You need to catch up, do the book clubs for a while see what's out there & what's up and coming. The Winds of Time is thee best JRR Tolkien type life epic, he wrote literally till his death. Absolutely a 10 Star story.xo

[@jwilcox4726]

P.S. Thee most unusual brain scan proof of what she writes is: Agatha Christie. Thee most proven all different and all came from deep in her brain. The most amazing mind written. xo

[@reginawhitlock4227]

Oh, that last sentence of Wuthering Heights is so beautiful! But I've never doubted for one minute that Cathy's ghost was at the window!

[@Norfolk250]

0:03:27 The face in the tree branches is SO eerie!

[@wendelynanderson9517]

Jane Eyre rivals Little Women as my favorite book going back about 50 years. I reread both periodically, Jane Eyre most often.

[@midnightchannel111]

Except Emily's bedroom as shown here, "that tiny room", was * not * tiny when Emily slept there. Charlotte enlarged the bedroom next door years later, after Emily's death, to use a a master bedroom for her and her new husband. So, when the children all lived, that room was never as it is shown today.

[@Am-dp3jy]

Amazing, and sad such a talented young ladies.... 😢

[@Wolliz]

What is the beautiful choirmusic bit before she walks the path and reads.

[@glbale]

Haven't watched the documentary yet, but I can tell you the painting in the thumbnail isn't of the Bronte sisters.

[@glbale]

Good doco (fortunately the dubious painting in the thumbnail doesn't make an appearance).

[@AdDewaard-hu3xk]

"And the angels, angry, flung me out on the heath, where I awoke, sobbing for joy". Not the actual words, hers were so much better, but so moving.

[@GloryDaze73]

Very moving...

[@susanmercurio1060]

16:25 It's casuistry to interpret Southey's insult as a compliment.

[@liegesaboya8265]

Tudo aqui está perfeito : texto , locução e as imagens , câmera etc maravilhosas ! Parabéns ao canal ! Only one remark : i don't understand why instead of showing pictures or drawings made by any artist the editors almost ever prefer to show to us who are talking . Images by an artist should be regarded in its own place .

[@muhlenstedt]

Excellent!

[@Year23-wd1tz]

Tragic life and tragic end! Heathcliff, Cathy, their creator, Bronte sisters

[@juanitajones6900]

Mind you, Laurence Olivier's Heathcliff wasn't as bad as the character in the novel, he has never struck me as being sentimental either. His Heathcliff has always struck me as vindictive, bitter and especially cruel toward his wife, Isabella (as portrayed by Geraldine Fitzgerald).

[@cariiinen]

Veryinteresting

[@annchambers515]

❤ heaven on earth these 3 sister writers! Jane Eyre is ETHEREAL & BEAUTIFUL!

[@Boncomics]

4:48 Those poor kids. You call those "toys"? All the action figures made before 1980 were sad gifts for youngsters. They really had vivid imaginations.

[@pradeepgaur8929]

Thank you ❤🌹

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

I love this video..Favorited❤.

[@billnickels6667]

Best

[@tedlawrence4189]

I dated Charlotte when I was young. All 3 sisters were both gracious and attractive. I once asked Emily why Heathcliffe for a name? She told me that they had a cat when they were young named Heathcliff. Well,better get going, as at my age you tire quickly.

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

So you are about 220 years old...okay

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

This lady looks so familiar, did she play the Dowager Duchess in the Buccaneers?

[@kasondaleigh]

Beautiful.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

This is superb. Had a real boo-hoo.

[@catherinekeehn2773]

Her father was a parson. He would have heard confessions, been at sickbeds for death and needed a woman with him during these times. I'm sure this gave the sisters an education they needed for writing about the human condition!

[@catofthecastle1681]

Do Anglicans hear confession?

[@amysilin8122]

Charlotte was not a spinster. She was married.

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

Thank you