Wertmüller

Wertmüller is a German-language surname. It is composed of Wert, meaning value or worth, and Müller, meaning miller. The name is most common in Germany and Austria, and may be found among communities of German descent in other countries. In non-German texts the umlaut is often rendered as Wertmueller or Wertmuller.

Notable people with the surname include Lina Wertmüller (1928–2020), an Italian film director of German descent. Born in Rome, Wertmüller became a prominent figure in Italian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. Her work is known for blending political and social themes with satirical humor and strong character-driven stories. Notable films include The Seduction of Mimi (1972), Love and Anarchy (1973), and Seven Beauties (Pasqualino Settebellezze) (1975). Wertmüller achieved international recognition and was the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for Seven Beauties.