Reaching for the Moon
Original title: Flores Raras
“Two iconic women. One passion.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Bruno Barreto
- Writers
- Matthew Chapman, Bruno Barreto
- Producers
- Lucy Barreto, Paula Barreto
- Production
- TeleImage, LC Barreto, Imagem Filmes, Globo Filmes, Telecine
Frequently asked questions
What is Reaching for the Moon rated?
Reaching for the Moon has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 103 votes.
Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon was directed by Bruno Barreto.
When was Reaching for the Moon released?
Reaching for the Moon was released in 2013.
