directed by: Mike Newell, year: 2003
actors: Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal

Set in 1953, Mona Lisa Smile follows the story of Katherine Watson, an art history professor who takes a teaching position at Wellesley College, a conservative women's institution. As she challenges her students to think independently and embrace their potential beyond societal expectations, Katherine faces resistance from both the administration and her students. The film explores themes of feminism, tradition, and the transformative power of education.

Academia, Drama, Period Drama, Feminism, Education, 1950s