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Maria Montessori: una vita per i bambini (2007)
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Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 200 min.
Story:
The story of Maria Montessori the most famous pedagogue of the world. She spent all her life to make her "metodo" (method) accepted in the archaic Italian school system, while the rest of the world immediately understand the importance of her theories. She was the first Italian Doctor, a famous feminist, a scientist. Her private life was hit by having an illegitimate son and by the Fascism that didn't want to accept completely her theories.
Style:
educational, psychological, captivating, disturbing, inspirational, historical drama, serious, emotional, reflective
Plot:
feminism, school, philosophy, children, mother son relationship, family problems, fascism, teacher, family relations, parents and children, female protagonist, legacy, biopic, inspiration, humanism, italian history, determination, doctor, motherhood, academy, controversy, social commentary, illegitimate child, university, italian fascism ...
Time:
turn of the century
Place:
italy, rome italy
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Story:
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Plot:
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Story:
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Story:
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