6.6Reaching for the Moon · 2013
Reaching for the Moon (2013) is a Drama / Romance film directed by Bruno Barreto, starring Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf.
DramaRomance
6.6Overview
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.
Cast
Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf, Treat Williams, Marcello Airoldi, Lola Kirke, Luciana Souza, Tânia Costa
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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.
When was "Reaching for the Moon" released?
Reaching for the Moon was released in 2013.
Who stars in "Reaching for the Moon"?
The cast includes Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf, Treat Williams.
