Reaching for the Moon
2013
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Flores Raras |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 9, 2013 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | PT |
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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.
When was Reaching for the Moon released?
Reaching for the Moon was released on Feb 9, 2013 (status: Released).
Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
The director has not been announced yet.
What is the TMDB rating of Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 104 votes.