The story of Lorenz Hart's struggles with alcoholism and mental health as he tries to save face during the opening of ‘Oklahoma!’.
‘You know how in marriage they say "for better or for worse"? I think, in terms of my life, I have entered the "for worse" part, and it happened so quietly I didn't even recognize it’. Richard Linklater's ‘Blue Moon’ tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his former partner's hit show ‘Oklahoma!’ By the time this night is over, Hart will have confronted both a world that no longer values his talent and the seeming impossibility of love. Linklater has created a beautifully executed and fascinatingly nuanced piece of work here boasting a fine, quirky and courageous performance from Hawke. Cast also includes Andrew Scott (‘All of Us Strangers’ and Margaret Qualley (‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’).
USA 2025 Richard Linklater 100m
