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

Actress and writer Sheila Hancock has long been fascinated by the life and works of the Brontë sisters. In this programme, she searches for an answer to a puzzling question: “How did three spinsters who spent most of their lives in a remote parsonage on the edge of the moors come to write books so shocking, erotic, profoundly moving and quite wonderful?”
Sheila embarks on a journey that starts in the Yorkshire village of Haworth and the brutal moors that inspired Emily Brontë’sWuthering Heights, moves on to Brussels, where Charlotte Brontë developed the writing style that made Jane Eyre an enduring masterpiece, and ends in Scarborough, the last resting place of Anne Brontë.
Over the course of documentary, Sheila meets leading authorities on the Brontës as well as modern artists who have been inspired by their work. Delving through priceless artefacts and manuscripts, Sheila sheds new light on these remarkable and world-famous women: has she finally found the elusive answer to her question?
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[@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.

[@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 ! ❤

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

Nobody like my Charlotte 😂

[@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.

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-yw9gy3mj8h]

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

[@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!

[@seabedpebbles]

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

[@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.

[@pkre707]

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

[@ayliea3974]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@BAFFLing752]

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".

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

Yes those drawings horrified me also

[@akschmidt2085]

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

[@ijlosito]

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

[@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.

[@grevberg]

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

[@magrietkruger507]

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

[@Spaceesquid]

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

[@ladymeropi]

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

[@sharonalbanese8084]

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

[@womenlivingwellafter50-emb18]

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

[@constancewalsh3646]

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

[@bellagnoma]

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

[@avivatal614]

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

[@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.

[@carolhama4156]

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

[@brendabowers3792]

Yay! More content from my favorite documentarist!

[@petermorgan768]

Brilliant! it kept my attention from start to finish.

[@susanschaffner4422]

Spectacular presentation. Loved this and the poignant moments and perspective. 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!

[@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!

[@jumaris28]

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

[@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!

[@57113]

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

[@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

[@chris.asi_romeo]

Excellent documentary 👏👏👏

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks so much for this

[@peperudi]

A fantastic video!

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

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

[@MultiSirens]

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

[@grisromero9755]

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

[@vcab6875]

Outstanding video

[@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 ................. !!!

[@cameronshea1997]

i love this so much

[@understandingthetimes2867]

I love to hear and see you speaking in this video

[@selenacate7674]

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

[@sarahpaty6108]

Great host!

[@whizgranny6203]

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

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

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

[@anikacubana8896]

This is my favorite novel ever!!!

[@user-ky3kq2zx5h]

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

[@lysas781]

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

[@barbarabalen7278]

Very well done. Be prepared for frequent ad interruptions.

[@catofthecastle1681]

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

[@muhlenstedt]

Excellent!

[@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!

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

I love this video..Favorited❤.

[@GloryDaze73]

Very moving...

[@darshansingh4375]

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

[@pradeepgaur8929]

Thank you ❤🌹

[@catoelder4696]

Wonderful!

[@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 .

[@Am-dp3jy]

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

[@carinen8119]

Veryinteresting

[@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.

[@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

[@Norfolk250]

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

[@Wolliz]

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

[@annchambers515]

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

[@kasondaleigh]

Beautiful.

[@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

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

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 😊

[@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 ?

[@billnickels6667]

Best

[@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

[@susanmercurio1060]

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

[@Year23-wd1tz]

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

[@wendelynanderson9517]

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

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

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

[@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 ❤️🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@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....😂

[@midnightchannel7759]

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.

[@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.

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

Indeed my friend

[@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).

[@elizabethhurtado2829]

❤

[@haelybb]

Thanks!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

This is superb. Had a real boo-hoo.

[@lorinelson5383]

Can you imagine not being allowed to check out a library book because of being a woman?

[@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.

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

So you are about 220 years old...okay

[@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?

[@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).

[@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 🙄

[@eunicestone6532]

Heathcliff was everyones ideal man..

[@evelynramos445]

Just brought some old as oppose to plastic one.

[@amysilin8122]

Charlotte was not a spinster. She was married.

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

Thank you