About this movie
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.
Quick facts
Year
2022
Runtime
1h 17m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Animation, Documentary
Director
Language
PT
Cast
🎭 Animation
🎭 Documentary
🎬 Luísa Sequeira
👤 Maria Isabel Barreno
👤 Maria Teresa Horta
👤 Maria Velho da Costa
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How long is What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do has a runtime of 1h 17m (1 hour and 17 minutes).
Who directed What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do was directed by Luísa Sequeira and released in 2022.
What genre is What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do is a Animation, Documentary film (2022).
Who stars in What Words Can Do?
The cast of What Words Can Do includes Maria Isabel Barreno, Maria Teresa Horta, Maria Velho da Costa, Gilda Grillo, Adelino Gomes.
What is the TMDB rating for What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
