Monte's Movies

Meenakshi Sundareshwar: distance makes the heart more dramatic

“Meenakshi Sundareshwar” is a story about a stubborn and confident woman who enters a marriage with an engineer who is driven and sullen, but...

Taare Zameen Par: stars on earth

“Taare Zameen Par” is a heartfelt movie about the power a teacher has to change a child’s life, and the challenges students who don’t...

Mimi: a story of family and exploitation

“If orphans were a country of their own, the population would rank ninth in the world. More than 153 million children are waiting for...

Into the Beat: finding oneself through dance

Relax to the rhythm of hip-hop with this German film about Katya, a young dancer caught between two worlds: her family legacy of ballet...

Roma: an immersive look in 1970s Mexico

Roma is a one-of-a-kind movie. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the movie is shot is black and white, and both the sound and the cinematography...

Wadjda: A girl’s journey to buy a bicycle

For viewers looking for an introduction to Saudi Arabian film, “Wadjda” is a good, if not depressing choice. The 2012 film was directed by...