Reaching for the Moon

Reaching for the Moon

6.7 | 2013-02-09 | 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.

Featured Crew

Bruno Barreto Director
José Joaquim Salles Production Design
Lucy Barreto Producer
Paula Barreto Producer
Marcelo Picchi Costume Design
Alessandro Laroca Sound Designer
Mauro Pinheiro Jr. Director of Photography
Mauro Pinheiro Jr. Editor
Matthew Chapman Writer
Paula Barreto Executive Producer

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
Tânia Costa
Tânia Costa
Dindinha

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