Criminal Case 141/53

This documentary tells the story of sisters Isaura Borges Coelho and Hortênsia Campos Lima. Their arrest in the early 1950s was a direct response to a law that barred nurses from marrying, reflecting the oppressive societal norms of the time.

Through their narrative, the film highlights the impact of Salazar's regime, which sought to enforce strict Catholic conservative ideals on women, expecting them to live without personal freedoms. The documentary offers a poignant examination of the sacrifices made by these nurses in their fight for autonomy and dignity.