Lina Wertmüller, the first woman to be nominated for a directing Oscar, dies
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Wertmüller, known for films like "Seven Beauties" and "Swept Away," died this week. In 1977, she became the first woman to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best DIrector.
She was 93, according to Variety.
Wertmüller made films that were both debased and staunch in their moral standing, condemned and adored, with pitch-black endings preceded by comedic beats.
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