What Words Can Do (2022)

What Words Can Do (2022) poster

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.

Director: Luísa Sequeira, Luísa Marinho
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Production: Anexo 82 Produções
Country: Portugal
Original Language: pt
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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 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.
Who directed What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do was directed by Luísa Sequeira, Luísa Marinho.
Who stars in What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do stars Maria Isabel Barreno, Maria Teresa Horta, Maria Velho da Costa, Gilda Grillo, Adelino Gomes, Ana Luísa Amaral.
How long is What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do is a Animation, Documentary film.
Where was What Words Can Do produced?
What Words Can Do was produced in Portugal.