What Words Can Do
Original title: O Que Podem as Palavras
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.
Top-billed cast
- MMaria Isabel Barreno
- AAdelino Gomes
- AAna Luísa Amaral
- MMaria Teresa Horta
- GGilda Grillo
- MMaria Velho da Costa
Crew
- Directors
- Luísa Marinho, Luísa Sequeira
- Producers
- Ana Almeida, Luísa Sequeira
- Production
- Anexo 82 Produções
Frequently asked questions
What is What Words Can Do rated?
What Words Can Do does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed What Words Can Do?
What Words Can Do was directed by Luísa Marinho, Luísa Sequeira.
When was What Words Can Do released?
What Words Can Do was released in 2022.
