Lina Wertmueller, first woman nominated for director Oscar, dies at 93
Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmueller, a cult figure in New York's art scene and the first woman nominated for the best directing Oscar, has died at 93.
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Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmueller, a cult figure in New York's art scene and the first woman nominated for the best directing Oscar, has died at 93.
Italy’s provocative filmmaker Lina Wertmueller, whose potent mix of sex and politics in “Swept Away” and “Seven Beauties” made her the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for directing and a cult figure on the New York film scene, has died, the Culture Ministry said. She was 93. Wertmueller, who won a lifetime achievement…
ROME (AP) — Italy’s provocative filmmaker Lina Wertmueller, whose potent mix of sex and politics in “Swept Away” and “Seven Beauties” made her the first woman nominated for an Academy
Political, controversial and often erotic, her films were filled with social commentary and satirical anti-establishment messages.
ROME (AP) — Italy’s provocative filmmaker Lina Wertmueller, whose potent mix of sex and politics in “Swept Away” and “Seven Beauties” made her the first woman nominated for an Academy