What Words Can Do
Overview
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.
About What Words Can Do (2022)
Released in 2022, What Words Can Do is a animation and documentary film from Anexo 82 Produções (Portugal). It was directed by Luísa Sequeira and Luísa Marinho. The cast is led by Maria Isabel Barreno, Maria Teresa Horta, Maria Velho da Costa, Gilda Grillo and Adelino Gomes. With a runtime of 1h 17m, the film averages 8.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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