Reaching for the Moon (2013)
Two iconic women. One passion.
In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.
Director: Bruno Barreto
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: February 9, 2013
Cast
- Miranda Otto - Elizabeth Bishop
- Glória Pires - Lota de Macedo Soares
- Tracy Middendorf - Mary Morse
- Treat Williams - Robert Lowell
- Marcello Airoldi - Carlos Lacerda
- Lola Kirke - Margaret
- Luciana Souza - Joana
- Tânia Costa - Dindinha
- Marianna Mac Nieven - Malú
Screenplay
Music: Marcelo Zarvos
Cinematography: Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Editing: Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Production: TeleImage, LC Barreto, Imagem Filmes, Globo Filmes, Telecine
Country: Brazil
Language: Português, English
Original Language: pt
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
biography, mourning, loving, dramatic, melodramatic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reaching for the Moon about?
- In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.
- Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon was directed by Bruno Barreto.
- Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon stars Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf, Treat Williams, Marcello Airoldi, Lola Kirke.
- How long is Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Reaching for the Moon produced?
- Reaching for the Moon was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of Reaching for the Moon?
- The themes of Reaching for the Moon include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.