# Mona Lisa Smile (2003) - **Summary**: "Mona Lisa Smile" is set in 1953 and centers around Katherine Ann Watson, a liberal-minded art history teacher at Wellesley College. Challenging the conservative views of her students and the era, Katherine encourages her students to pursue their dreams and question their traditional societal roles, sparking both admiration and controversy. - **Director**: Mike Newell - **Genre**: Drama - **IMDB**: 6.5/10