Firewords

Firewords — Plot

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.

• Release date
• September 5, 1986
• Runtime
• 84 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Dorothy Todd Hénaut

Firewords — Cast

L

Louky Bersianik

J

Jovette Marchessault Nicole Brossard Pol Pelletier

M

Marthe Blackburn

R

Raphaëlle Nadeau

L

Liz Hamilton