Doha, June 11 (QNA) - The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara, in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in Qatar, will host a screening of the Maria Montessori documentary at the Drama Theatre Thursday evening, in honor of one of the most influential Italian women of the 20th century and one of the most important educational thinkers in modern history.

The film is directed by Emanuela Audisio and is part of a six-part film series dedicated to highlighting the role and representation of women in contemporary and historical societies, and is presented as a joint cultural initiative between Italy, France and Germany at Katara.

The documentary paints a picture of Maria Montessori, the physician, educator, and pioneer who, through her revolutionary educational approach, brought about a profound transformation in the education sector.

The film not only reviews her extraordinary journey, but also highlights the continuing importance of her approach by exploring its principles and giving a voice to her former students and those who are still working in Montessori schools around the world.

This presentation is an invitation to reflect on a figure who transcends the boundaries of education, embodying a powerful model of intellectual independence and female leadership at a time when women faced significant social and professional barriers.

The screening of the film comes as part of the efforts of the Katara, which aims to present cinematic and documentary works that enrich the cultural scene and open new horizons for the public to learn about personalities and experiences that have left prominent marks in the fields of thought, education and culture. (QNA)