2025 is a big year for Jane Austen fans, as it marks 250 years since the English novelist's birth. 

A line up of events have been taking place throughout the year - but also coinciding with the anniversary is a French Austen-esque rom com.

The film is called Jane Austen Wrecked My Life and it tells the story of struggling writer Agathe, played by Camille Rutherford. 

"She doesn't care and I like that about her. She's also kind of a real rebel because of that... she's not grungy at all."  

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2025 is a big year for Jane Austen fans, as it marks 250 years since the English novelist's birth.&nbsp;
A line up of events have been taking place throughout the year - but also coinciding with the anniversary is a French Austen-esque rom com.
The film is called Jane Austen Wrecked My Life and it tells the story of struggling writer Agathe, played by Camille Rutherford.&nbsp;
"She doesn't care and I like that about her. She's also kind of a real rebel because of that... she's not grungy at all."&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Camille Rutherford: British-French actress on her new role in Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

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