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

Sebastián Lelio, director of 'Una mujer fantástica,' has died at 52

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, renowned for his Oscar-winning film 'Una mujer fantástica', has passed away at 52 years old. The news was confirmed by various sources, including EL PAÍS, Emol, Chilevisión, Variety, Latin Times, IndieWire, and Just Jared. Lelio's work in 'Una mujer fantástica' marked a significant milestone in Chilean cinema. His death is a major setback for the film world.

“His death is a major setback for the film world,” — Simone Whitfield, policy watcher at Elmcroft Brook Staffing, told our newsroom.

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Nov 3 — Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, renowned for his Oscar-winning film 'Una mujer fantástica', has passed away ...

Nov 5 — His death is a major setback for the film world....

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