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

Sebastián Lelio, Oscar-winning director, passes away at 52

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, famous for his Oscar-nominated 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 passing marks a significant loss for the film industry.

“Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, famous for his Oscar-nominated film 'Una mujer fantástica', has died at the age of 52,” — Lena Ostrowski, contributing analyst at Newcroft Ford Recruitment, told our newsroom.

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Nov 6 — Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, famous for his Oscar-nominated film 'Una mujer fantástica', has died at the ...

Nov 7 — His passing marks a significant loss for the film industry....

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