Blue Moon

Description

“You know how in marriage it says 'in good times and in bad'? I believe I have now reached the 'bad' part of my life, and it happened so quietly that I didn't even notice.” Richard Linklater's Blue Moon tells the story of songwriter Lorenz Hart, whose professional and personal life begins to unravel during the premiere party for the musical Oklahoma!, with which his former partner, composer Richard Rodgers, celebrates great success. The film features a multitude of writers, actors, musicians, friends, and protégés – a parade of the famous and those who aspire to be – depicting in real-time the events at Sardi’s bar on the evening of March 31, 1943, over 100 minutes. A reflection on friendship, art, and love. (Berlinale, Feb 2025) Contributors and additional information: Director: Richard Linklater Screenplay: Robert Kaplow Author: Lorenz Hart, Elizabeth Weiland Cinematography: Shane F. Kelly Music: Graham Reynolds Editing: Sandra Adair Cast: Ethan Hawke (Lorenz Hart), Margaret Qualley (Elizabeth Weiland), Bobby Cannavale (Eddie), Andrew Scott (Richard Rodgers), Patrick Kennedy (E. B. White)