What Words Can Do
Released 4 years ago in 2022. What Words Can Do is a animation/documentary film. directed by Luísa Sequeira. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maria Isabel Barreno, Maria Teresa Horta, and Maria Velho da Costa
Synopsis
In 1972, Maria Isabel Barreno, Maria Teresa Horta and Maria Velho da Costa published the book As Novas Cartas Portuguesas [New Portuguese Letters], addressing topics forbidden and censored during the Estado Novo regime such as the colonial war, adultery, rape and abortion. The book was immediately banned and the writers were prosecuted for crimes against morality. The legal proceedings caused waves of protest around the world, giving rise to an international network of solidarity. In the film, the “three Marias” tell their story, before and after one the first major feminist struggles in Portugal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Words Can Do about?
In 1972, Maria Isabel Barreno, Maria Teresa Horta and Maria Velho da Costa published the book As Novas Cartas Portuguesas [New Portuguese Letters], addressing topics forbidden and censored during t...
Who directed What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do was directed by Luísa Sequeira.
How long is What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was What Words Can Do released?
What Words Can Do was released on October 9, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What Words Can Do?
The main cast of What Words Can Do includes Maria Isabel Barreno, Maria Teresa Horta, Maria Velho da Costa, Gilda Grillo, Adelino Gomes.