Reaching for the Moon (Flores Raras) 11 years old

Two iconic women. One passion.

Reaching for the Moon

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.

Credits

Reaching for the Moon Cast

Name Character
Miranda Otto She was 45, now 56 years old as Elizabeth Bishop
Tracy Middendorf She was 43, now 54 years old as Mary Morse
Treat Williams He was 61, now 72 years old as Robert Lowell
Lola Kirke She was 22, now 33 years old as Margaret
Glória Pires She was 49, now 60 years old as Lota de Macedo Soares
Luciana Souza She was 46, now 57 years old as Joana

Reaching for the Moon Crew

Name Department
Avy Kaufman as Casting. She was 1993 (now 2004) years old Production
Marcelo Zarvos as Original Music Composer. He was 44 (now 55) years old Sound
Mauro Pinheiro, Jr. as Director of Photography. Camera
Mauro Pinheiro, Jr. as Editor. Editing
Lucy Barreto as Producer. She was 80 (now 91) years old Production
Paula Barreto as Producer. She was 33 (now 44) years old Production
Paula Barreto as Executive Producer. She was 33 (now 44) years old Production
Alessandro Laroca as Sound Designer. Sound
Bruno Barreto as Director. He was 58 (now 69) years old Directing
Bruno Barreto as Writer. He was 58 (now 69) years old Writing
Marcelo Picchi as Costume Design. He was 64 (now 75) years old Costume & Make-Up
Reaching for the Moon poster
Reaching for the Moon (11 years)

Two iconic women. One passion.

  • Release day: Saturday, February 09, 2013
  • Runtime: 118 minutes