Firewords

Overview

A documentary that offers an intimate glimpse of three respected yet controversial Québec writers. Now recognized at home and abroad, Louky Bersianik, Jovette Marchessault and Nicole Brossard have contributed greatly to the creation of a distinctive women's literature. Confirming that fresh approaches to literature are still possible, they have helped to heighten the awareness of the politics of language. Excerpts from their works vividly convey each woman's style, concerns and rhythms. They examine personal and global issues from a feminist perspective: human relationships, work, justice, poverty, loneliness, women's spirituality, and the future.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 5, 1986

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Cast

Louky Bersianik,Raphaëlle Nadeau,Liz Hamilton,Pol Pelletier,Marthe Blackburn,Jovette Marchessault,Nicole Brossard

Director

Dorothy Todd Hénaut

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt11865014