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Reaching for the Moon (2013)

Original title: Flores Raras

NR · 2013-02-09 · 1h 58m · PT
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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.

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Matthew ChapmanWriterBruno BarretoDirector, Writer

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Miranda OttoMiranda OttoElizabeth BishopGlória PiresGlória PiresLota de Macedo SoaresTracy MiddendorfTracy MiddendorfMary MorseTreat WilliamsTreat WilliamsRobert LowellMarcello AiroldiMarcello AiroldiCarlos LacerdaLola KirkeLola KirkeMargaretLuciana SouzaLuciana SouzaJoanaTânia CostaTânia CostaDindinhaMarianna Mac NievenMarianna Mac NievenMalú

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BiographyBrazilian

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBiography · BrazilianMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference274096

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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.

How long is Reaching for the Moon?

Reaching for the Moon has a runtime of 118 minutes.

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