The Poet

Biography/Romance, Brazil 2013

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The New York poet Elizabeth Bishop seeks new inspiration for her poetry in the early 1950s. Her creative crisis takes her to Rio de Janeiro, where she visits her student friend Mary. In her shyness, the poet feels almost taken by surprise by the Brazilian sensuality and joie de vivre. She is the complete opposite of Mary's dashing partner, the architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Her initial rejection of Elizabeth soon turns into deep affection, which Mary does not like at all. The love triangle is completely thrown out of balance when Lota begins her greatest work: the design of the world-famous Flamengo Park in Rio. Inspired by the new surroundings, Elizabeth is able to write again and is showered with prizes. Now both women are at the height of their careers and part of Brazil's high society. But a military coup threatens to change everything. Oscar-nominated director Bruno Barreto tells the story in opulent and sensual images.
116 min
HD
FSK 6
Audio language:
EnglishGerman
Subtitles:
German

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Director:

Bruno Barreto

Template:

Carmen L. Oliveira (Biographical Novel "Rare and Commonplace Flowers: The Story of Elizabeth Bishop and Lota de Macedo Soares")

Composer:

Marcelo Zarvos

Cast:

Miranda Otto (Elizabeth Bishop)

Glória Pires (Lota de Macedo Soares)

Tracy Middendorf (Mary Morse)

Marcello Airoldi (Carlos Lacerda)

Tânia Costa (Dindinha)

Marianna Mac Nieven (Malú)

Lola Kirke (Margaret Bennett)

Original title:

Flores Raras

Original language:

English

Further titles:

Reaching For The Moon

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

FSK 6

Audio language:

EnglishGerman

Subtitles:

German