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202277 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

What Words Can Do

202277 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three writers faced prosecution for crimes against morality after their 1972 book addressed forbidden topics during Portugal's Estado Novo regime.

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Luísa Marinho,

Luísa Sequeira

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Three writers faced prosecution for crimes against morality after their 1972 book addressed forbidden topics during Portugal's Estado Novo regime.

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Luísa Marinho

Luísa Marinhodirector

Luísa Sequeiradirector

Maria Isabel Barrenocast

Maria Teresa Hortacast

Maria Velho da Costacast

Synopsis

Maria Isabel Barreno, Maria Teresa Horta, and Maria Velho da Costa published As Novas Cartas Portuguesas in 1972. The book tackled topics like the colonial war, adultery, rape, and abortion, which were censored under the Estado Novo regime. It was banned shortly after its release. The authors faced prosecution for crimes against morality. Their legal battles sparked protests worldwide, creating an international network of support. The three Marias recount their experiences during one of Portugal's first major feminist movements.

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