Monika
2011, German. Directed by Christian Werner.
Monika, 20, nearsighted and dependent on her family, fails a risky eye laser operation and loses her sight. Her mother, Birgit, overwhelmed, places her in a municipal home for the blind, where Monika receives proper care and overcomes depression. With newfound strength, she seeks independence, which displeases Birgit. Monika enrols in a physical therapy apprenticeship, finding a new connection to the world and balancing disability with autonomy.
- Runtime
- 0h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 20 January 2011
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Katharina Kress
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Monika runs 53 minutes (0h 53m).
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Monika isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Monika?
If you liked Monika, try The Miracle Worker, Helen, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed Monika?
Monika (2011) was directed by Christian Werner and stars Rosalie Thomass, Margarita Broich, Uwe Steimle.