Firewords: Louky Bersianik, Jovette Marchessault, Nicole Brossard
This feature documentary offers an intimate glimpse of three respected yet controversial Quebec 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 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.
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Firewords: Louky Bersianik, Jovette Marchessault, Nicole Brossard, Dorothy Todd Henaut, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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directorDorothy Todd Henaut
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producerBarbara Janes
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executive producerKathleen Shannon
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scriptMarthe BlackburnDorothy Todd HenautLouky BersianikJovette MarchessaultNicole Brossard
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cameraZoe DirseDavid De Volpi
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animation cameraRobin L.P. BainPierre Landry
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soundDiane CarrièreNorma DenysClaude HazanaviciusMichel CharronMarcel Delambre
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editingPascale LaverriereDorothy Todd Henaut
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sound editingJackie Newell
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re-recordingJean-Pierre JoutelShelley Craig
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animationMichèle Pauzé
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narratorAnne Skinner
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musicAnne LauberRichard SéguinFrancine Lévesque
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castPol PelletierMarthe BlackburnRaphaëlle NadeauLiz Hamilton
