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Reaching for the Moon (2013)

Movie ★ 6.6 118 min

Drama Romance

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.

Bruno Barreto Director Matthew Chapman Writer Bruno Barreto Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 9, 2013
Runtime
118 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt2217458
Country
Brazil
Language
Portuguese, English
Studio
TeleImage, LC Barreto, Imagem Filmes, Globo Filmes

Themes

Cast

Miranda Otto Miranda Otto Elizabeth Bishop Glória Pires Glória Pires Lota de Macedo Soares Tracy Middendorf Tracy Middendorf Mary Morse Treat Williams Treat Williams Robert Lowell Marcello Airoldi Marcello Airoldi Carlos Lacerda Lola Kirke Lola Kirke Margaret Luciana Souza Luciana Souza Joana Tânia Costa Dindinha Marianna Mac Nieven Malú

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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.
When was Reaching for the Moon released?
Reaching for the Moon is a 2013 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Reaching for the Moon?
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