Criminal Case 141/53 (2000)

Criminal Case 141/53 (2000) poster

Two Portuguese nurses share their harrowing story. Sisters Isaura Borges Coelho and Hortênsia Campos Lima were arrested in the early 1950s for protesting a law that barred nurses from marrying. Salazar wanted nurses to live like nuns, in line with Catholic conservative ideals.

Director: Susana de Sousa Dias
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Criminal Case 141/53 about?
Two Portuguese nurses share their harrowing story. Sisters Isaura Borges Coelho and Hortênsia Campos Lima were arrested in the early 1950s for protesting a law that barred nurses from marrying. Salazar wanted nurses to live like nuns, in line with Catholic conservative ideals.
Who directed Criminal Case 141/53?
Criminal Case 141/53 was directed by Susana de Sousa Dias.
How long is Criminal Case 141/53?
Criminal Case 141/53 has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Criminal Case 141/53?
Criminal Case 141/53 is a Documentary film.
Where was Criminal Case 141/53 produced?
Criminal Case 141/53 was produced in Portugal.