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Art House Extra: Oscar-Winner Kevin Willmott Reviews ‘Seven Beauties’

Art House Extra

April 3, 2020  |  John G. McGrath  |  1 min read

In this week’s “Art House” extra, Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott reviews Lina Wertmüller’s 1976 film “Seven Beauties.”

Willmott says that this film was one of his favorites growing up, and was the inspiration for many films – most importantly the 1997 Oscar winner “Life Is Beautiful.”

It’s a great recommendation for “Art House” lovers who can’t get out of the house at the moment.

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