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Reaching for the Moon (Portuguese: Flores Raras, "Rare Flowers") is a 2013 Brazilian biographical drama film, written by Julie Sayres and Matthew Chapman, directed by Bruno Barreto. The film is based on the book Flores Raras e Banalíssimas (in English, Rare and Commonplace Flowers ), by Carmem L. Oliveira.
Aug 16, 2013 · Reaching for the Moon: Directed by Bruno Barreto. With Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf, Marcello Airoldi. A chronicle of the tragic love affair between American poet Elizabeth Bishop and Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Bruno Barreto
- 2013-08-16
Oct 9, 2013 · From renowned Brazilian director Bruno Barreto (Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands), Reaching for the Moon is an intimate snapshot of the search for inspiration, wherever and however you find it. Now...
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- Wolfe Video
Oct 16, 2013 · She is the antithesis to Mary's dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Although frosty at first, the architect soon makes a play for Elizabeth and the poet finally succumbs to Lota's ...
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- FilmIsNow Movies
When American poet Elizabeth Bishop makes an inspiring visit to Rio, she finds herself blossoming under the attention of an old friend's lover. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Bruno Barreto
Nov 8, 2013 · “Reaching for the Moon,” directed by Bruno Barretto, dramatizes the 1950s affair of Elizabeth Bishop and Lota de Macedo Soares.
Synopsis. Elizabeth Bishop (Miranda Otto) is a middle age, aspiring poet, under tutelage of Robert Lowell (Treat Williams). Lowell loves Elizabeth, but she doesn't encourage "his weekly attacks on her virtue". To take a break from her struggling career, Elizabeth takes a break and travels to Rio De Janero, Brazil.
