Reaching for the Moon
An exotic love story becomes an empowering portrait of two highly gifted women who defy social convention.
Reaching for the Moon
Academy Award nominateed filmmaker Bruno Barreto (FOUR DAYS IN SEPTEMBER, DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS) returns with a sophisticated tale of an unlikely romance between two extraordinary artists, set against the backdrop of political upheaval and a clash of cultures. Grappling with writer’s block, legendary American poet Elizabeth Bishop (Miranda Otto) travels from New York City to Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s to visit her college friend, Mary (Tracy Middendorf). Hoping to find inspiration on Mary’s sprawling estate, Elizabeth winds up with much more — a tempestuous relationship with Mary’s bohemian partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares (Glória Pires), that rocks the staid writer to her foundation. Alcoholism, geographical distance and a military coup come between the lovers, but their intimate connection spans decades and forever impacts the life and work of these two extraordinary artists. The attraction of two polar-opposite women has rarely been so volatile and so erotically charged on the big screen.
Genre
Bio-pic,
Drama,
Romance
Web Site
Runtime
116
Language
English,
Portuguese
Director
Bruno Barreto
Cast
Glória Pires,
Miranda Otto,
Tracy Middendorf,
Marcello Airoldi,
Tânia Costa,
Marianna Mac Niven,
Marcio Ehrlich,
Treat Williams,
Anna Bella
Played at
Town Center 5 11.29.13 - 12.05.13
Royal 11.29.13 - 12.05.13
Playhouse 7 11.29.13 - 12.05.13
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