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Lina Wertmüller Quotes (1928-2021)
Writer, Director
About Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller (born Arcangela Felice Assunta Wertmüller von Elgg Spanol von Braueich; 14 August 1928 – 9 December 2021) was an Italian film writer and director of Swiss descent.
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Lina Wertmüller on Giancarlo Giannini
“I wanted the two [lead] roles, of Mimi and Fiore, to be played by Giancarlo Giannini and Mariangela Melato. Both were already well-respected actors but had not yet played lead roles in movies. At the beginning, the producers were hesitant and had to take a gamble on these two talents. In the end, everyone was convinced of how good they were, and we formed a beautiful team.”
About Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller (born Arcangela Felice Assunta Wertmüller von Elgg Spanol von Braueich; 14 August 1928 – 9 December 2021) was an Italian film writer and director of Swiss descent.