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

Sebastián Lelio, acclaimed filmmaker, dies at age 52

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, renowned for his Oscar-winning film '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 death is a major setback for the film world.

“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,” — Owen Marlowe, contributing analyst at Marton Bridge Recruitment, observed.

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Nov 5 — Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, renowned for his Oscar-winning film 'Una mujer fantástica', has died at the ...

Nov 7 — His death is a major setback for the film world....

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