Lina Wertmüller
Pioneering director Lina Wertmüller to finally get her Oscar
Los Angeles, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — In 1977, Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmüller became the first woman to ever be nominated for best director at the Academy Awards. Although she didn't win that year — "Rocky" director John G. Avildsen did — the 91-year-old with the famous white glasses will finally get an Oscar of her own Sunday at the annual Governors Awards.