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I absolutely loved this movie.

The two main actors -that play Maria Montessori and the mother of the child Tina- do such an amazing job, Oscar worthy in my opinion.

I loved getting to learn more abot the Montessori method, but I loved even more getting to know this brave woman and a feminist -she does not want to get married as she does not want to loose the relative freedom that she has and become a possession of her husband- in a time where men received all the praise, even when it was the woman who did most of the work. Maria Montessori did not even get paid for the method she developed at the institute of the man she was with before she got her own school.

Go see it you haven't yet!

I really enjoyed exploring the context of this movie. When I just started watching, I could not get the storyline. As I continued, my feelings were moved deeply and I wanted to learn more about the director and her motivation behind this film. As I read articles and watched interviews, I felt a strong connection to the whole situation that influenced the creation of this film.

I've been professionally involved with the Montessori movement for more than 15 years now, and for me, this method has always been about love for humanity. Besides, I myself was a child who did not get appropriate support from the adults in my environment to face the challenges that I was going through, in terms of my health and getting socialised just as I was.

I am deeply thankful to Lea for creating this piece of art, which I am sure will touch many hearts around the world. Parents, teachers, adults who remain sensitive to the needs of children and their own, will definitely appreciate this movie.

Nothing that exceptional, but i would really recommend this!

I saw this in a pretty small cinema. There weren't many people unfortunately, but i was intrigued by the real life character and the story.

This was really what i thought it was gonna be. Beautiful cinematography, beautiful scenery, excellent acting. A very artistic and unique piece!

Its a very thought provoking film, which really makes about feminism and the equality and moral in humanity, aswell the healing process and power of music. The power of a new education through freedom and individual guidance.

It's definitely not a film for everyone, but i would definitely recommend it! Its worth watching! Beautiful, artistic and deep!

I recently watched the film about Maria Montessori and found it to be both touching and inspiring. The movie does an excellent job of portraying Montessori's deep compassion and dedication to children, particularly those with developmental challenges. The heartfelt moments showing the transformative impact of her methods on children who had been marginalized by society were both moving and powerful.

However, while the film successfully conveys the emotional core of Montessori's work, it unfortunately places too much emphasis on her work with children with special needs. This focus, while important, risks reinforcing a common misconception: that Montessori education is primarily for children with developmental disabilities. This is a disservice to Montessori's broader vision, which was revolutionary precisely because it was designed to be a universal approach to education, applicable to all children regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.

The Montessori method is not a specialized program for children with special needs; it is a holistic educational philosophy that aims to nurture the potential of every child. It fosters independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on, child-centered activities. By not delving deeper into how this pedagogy has been developed and applied universally, the film misses an important opportunity to educate a broader audience about the true essence and potential of Montessori education.

In a time when more parents and educators are seeking alternatives to traditional education systems, it's crucial to highlight that Montessori is not just a niche or remedial approach. It's a comprehensive educational philosophy that can and does serve children from all walks of life.

In conclusion, while the film is undoubtedly a beautiful tribute to Maria Montessori's legacy, it falls short in presenting the full scope of her work. It leaves viewers with a somewhat narrow perspective, potentially perpetuating misunderstandings about who the Montessori method is truly for. I would have loved to see more emphasis on the universal applicability of her educational philosophy, and how it continues to evolve and impact education systems worldwide.

My German friends took me to see this film when I was in Germany in April. As a Montessori nursery owner and directress, I thought this was a wonderful, very emotional film. It was really inspiring and needs to be seen in more countries around the world. I speak German so could understand the dialogue, but I would love my staff to watch it in England. So should all Montessori directors/directresses out there. Please could it be dubbed in English and shown around the world? It will give hope to parents with special needs children, will show the world how wonderful the Montessori method is and would inspire more budding practitioners to train and follow this method.

It really is a lovely, very moving film and more people should watch it. My husband watched it with me, he doesn't speak German, but he could get the gist of the film, but would have loved to watch it in English. I definitely recommend it.