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Also Known As Arcangela Felice Assunta Wertmüller von Elgg Spañol von Braueich
Born August 14, 1928 • Rome • Italy
Died December 9, 2021 (aged 93) • Rome • Italy
Notable Works “Love and Anarchy” • “Seven Beauties” • “Swept Away” • ”The Seduction of Mimi”

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