Firewords
1986, French. Directed by Dorothy Todd Hénaut.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
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- Language
- French
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- 5 September 1986
- Original title
- Les terribles vivantes
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Firewords isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 1986. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Firewords?
Firewords (1986) was directed by Dorothy Todd Hénaut and stars Louky Bersianik, Jovette Marchessault, Nicole Brossard.