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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