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Reaching for the Moon
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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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Reaching for the Moon
Cast
Miranda OttoElizabeth Bishop
Glória PiresLota de Macedo Soares
Tracy MiddendorfMary Morse
Treat WilliamsRobert Lowell
Marcello AiroldiCarlos Lacerda
Lola KirkeMargaret
Luciana SouzaJoanaCredits
- Directed by
- Bruno Barreto
- Written by
- Matthew Chapman, Bruno Barreto
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Original title
- Flores Raras
Production
TeleImageBrazil
LC BarretoBrazil
Imagem FilmesBrazil
Globo FilmesBrazil
TelecineBrazil
Themes
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