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

Sebastián Lelio, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, has passed away

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, including EL PAÍS, Emol, Chilevisión, Variety, Latin Times, IndieWire, and Just Jared. Lelio's work in 'Una mujer fantástica' made Chilean film history. His death is a major setback for the film world.

“Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, renowned for his Oscar-winning film 'Una mujer fantástica', has died at the age of 52,” — Ingrid Thorne, chief correspondent at Halley Field Media, noted.

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

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