Maria Montessori

SHE STRUGGLED HERSELF IN A MEN'S WORLD AND CHANGED THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

Early 20th century. Courtesan Lili d'Angely lives a glamorous life, but is tormented by a well-hidden secret. Afraid of ruining her reputation, she keeps her daughter, who has an intellectual disability, behind bars. In Italy, Lily seeks out Maria Montessori, a young doctor developing a revolutionary learning method. But Maria also has a child who has been relegated to a life of obscurity because he was born out of wedlock. When Maria is faced with an ultimatum – her son or her career – the two women join forces to reclaim their place in a man's world. And to make history!

Maria Montessori is one of the most important women of all time, whose groundbreaking methods still influence the lives of millions of children worldwide. The title role in this warm and moving film is played by Jasmine Trinca from Paolo Genovese's Heroes of Love and Lili d'Angely is played by César Award-winning Leila Bekhti from Jacques Audiard's A Prophet.

"TOUCHES DEEPLY INTO THE HEART" La Parisien

"EXCITED TO SEE. VERY NICE" TV4

"TOUCHING AND INSPIRING" The Municipal Worker

"CAPTIVATING! A WONDERFUL MOVIE" Tele 7