Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, the charming debut from writer-director Laura Piani, is a modern romantic comedy infused with the wit and elegance of Jane Austen. Agathe, a clumsy yet endearing aspiring novelist, works in Paris’s legendary Shakespeare & Co., dreaming of love and literary success while struggling with writer’s block. When her friend secures her a spot at the Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England, Agathe’s life takes an Austen-inspired turn. Scenes reminiscent of Austen’s novels and adaptations—complete with romantic misunderstandings, witty banter, and intricate social maneuvering—bring the Regency spirit to the present day. Entangled in a romantic triangle with the handsome, haughty Oliver Lowe, she must confront her insecurities and choose between familiarity and possibility. Witty, heartfelt, and clever, the film celebrates love, self-discovery, and Austen’s enduring legacy.