Reaching for the Moon 2013

Two iconic women. One passion.

6.6 / 10   88 vote(s)
NR
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.

Release Date 2013-02-09
Runtime 1h 58m
Directors Bruno Barreto, Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Producers Lucy Barreto, Paula Barreto, Paula Barreto
Writers Matthew Chapman, Bruno Barreto