If you can find a copy of Deepa Mehta's, Water on DVD, then get it. This film was stunning in the theatre and is worthy of viewing on a small screen too. I've years of watching international film with subtitles, so it's not distracting for me. The film is in Hindi. The DTS version sounds great if you've got a home theatre system.
The movie takes place in the 1930's struggle for independence in India. It involves the story of a child bride who's forced by circumstance to live in a 'widows temple' (ashram). Cast and religion are questioned but in a respectful way. It's a shame it was banned in places where it'd make the largest impact. In fact, it had to be shot in Sri Lanka after insurgency kept it from being filmed in India.
It's another reason the celebrate Canadian cinema. Mehta's first two of the trilogy, Fire and Earth, are also visually stunning and thought provoking.