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 lost his life 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' became a landmark in Chilean filmmaking. His death is a major setback for the film world.

“His death is a major setback for the film world,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Halburn Ford Analytics, explained.

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Nov 3 — Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, known for the critically acclaimed movie 'Una mujer fantástica', has lost hi...

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

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