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Three trailblazing Quebec writers explore feminism, language and literature in this bold, intimate portrait.
Firewords offers a compelling and intimate portrait of three groundbreaking Quebec writers—Louky Bersianik, Jovette Marchessault and Nicole Brossard. Respected yet once considered controversial, they are now celebrated both in Quebec and internationally for shaping a distinctive women’s literature. Through candid interviews and vivid excerpts from their work, the film explores how they challenge literary norms and spotlight the politics of language. From personal to global issues—relationships, justice, poverty, loneliness, women’s spirituality and the future—their voices resonate with feminist insight, poetic rhythm and transformative vision.
Directed by Dorothy Todd Henaut - 1986 | 84 min
Firewords offers a compelling and intimate portrait of three groundbreaking Quebec writers—Louky Bersianik, Jovette Marchessault and Nicole Brossard. Respected yet once considered controversial, they are now celebrated both in Quebec and internationally for shaping a distinctive women’s literature. Through candid interviews and vivid excerpts from their work, the film explores how they challenge literary norms and spotlight the politics of language. From personal to global issues—relationships, justice, poverty, loneliness, women’s spirituality and the future—their voices resonate with feminist insight, poetic rhythm and transformative vision.
Directed by Dorothy Todd Henaut - 1986 | 84 min
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Also known as Les Terribles Vivantes - Louky Bersianik, Jovette Marchessault, Nicole BrossardAbout Canadian female writers...
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