Reaching for the Moon
Flores Raras
“Two iconic women. One passion.”
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.
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Reaching for the Moon - International trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Barreto
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno Barreto, Matthew Chapman
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Flores Raras
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- TeleImage, LC Barreto, Imagem Filmes, Globo Filmes, Telecine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Barreto
Bruno Barreto, Matthew Chapman
Marcelo Zarvos
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Lucy Barreto, Paula Barreto
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Barreto
Director
Bruno Barreto
Writer
Matthew Chapman
Writer
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Director of Photography
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Editor
Marcelo Picchi
Costume Design
Lucy Barreto
Producer
Paula Barreto
Producer
José Joaquim Salles
Production Design
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Marcelo Pies
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reaching for the Moon
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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.
Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon was directed by Bruno Barreto.
Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?
The principal cast of Reaching for the Moon includes Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf, Treat Williams, Marcello Airoldi.
When was Reaching for the Moon released and how long is it?
Reaching for the Moon was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Reaching for the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reaching for the Moon was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).