Chilean Director Sebastián Lelio, Oscar Winner for 'A Fantastic Woman,' Dies at 52

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Sebastián Lelio, the Chilean filmmaker behind the Oscar-winning film "A Fantastic Woman," died Friday at his home in Santiago at age 52. His partner, actress Amalia Kassai, announced his death was due to health reasons. Lelio was also known for directing the films "Gloria Bell" and "The Wonder."
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Sebastián Lelio, Chilean Director of Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ Dies at 52 (opens Variety in a new tab)
Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, who directed the Oscar winner “A Fantastic Woman,” died Friday at his home in Santiago. He was 52. His partner, actress Amalia Kassai, posted on Instagram, saying his death was “due to health reasons.” According to Chilean…
Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria, dies aged 52 (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
The Chilean film-maker, whose films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, died at his home in Santiago Chilean film-maker Sebastián Lelio has died at the age of 52. He was best known for the Oscar-winning trans drama A Fantastic Woman and…


