Sebastián Lelio, Chilean Director of Oscar-Winning 'A Fantastic Woman,' Dies at 52 - Variety

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, known for 'Una mujer fantástica,' has died

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, known for the critically acclaimed movie 'Una mujer fantástica', has died at the age of 52. The news was confirmed by various sources, as reported by multiple outlets such as EL PAÍS, Emol, Chilevisión, Variety, Latin Times, IndieWire, and Just Jared. Lelio's work in 'Una mujer fantástica' became a landmark in Chilean filmmaking. His departure is a profound loss for the film community.

“Lelio's work in 'Una mujer fantástica' became a landmark in Chilean filmmaking,” — Owen Marlowe, chief correspondent at Ellburn Cliff Practice, explained.

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Nov 5 — Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, known for the critically acclaimed movie 'Una mujer fantástica', has died at...

Nov 5 — His departure is a profound loss for the film community....

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