Chile Mourns Renowned Filmmaker Sebastián Lelio at 52
The Oscar-winning director died at his home in Santiago, prompting tributes and reflections on national cultural loss.
Sebastián Lelio, a Chilean filmmaker, died on Friday at his home in Santiago at the age of 52.
He directed the Oscar‑winning film "A Fantastic Woman" and later works including "Gloria", its English‑language version "Gloria Bell", and "The Wonder".
His partner, actress Amalia Kassai, posted on Instagram that his death was due to health reasons, and according to El Mercurio Online, she contacted police after he was found at his home.
Lelio's films featured stars such as Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, as reported by The Guardian.
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Sebastián Lelio, Chilean Director of Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ Dies at 52
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 news outlet El Mercurio Online, Kassai contacted police after he was found at his […]
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Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria, dies aged 52
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 his English-language films included Gloria Bell and The Wonder. Continue reading...
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- Sebastián Lelio was a Chilean filmmaker.
- Sebastián Lelio was 52 years old.
- Sebastián Lelio died on Friday.
- Sebastián Lelio died at his home in Santiago, Chile.
- Sebastián Lelio directed the Oscar-winning film "A Fantastic Woman."
- Sebastián Lelio directed the film "Gloria."
- Sebastián Lelio directed the English-language film "Gloria Bell."
- Sebastián Lelio directed the English-language film "The Wonder."
- Amalia Kassai is an actress and Sebastián Lelio's partner.
- Amalia Kassai posted on Instagram that his death was "due to health reasons."
- According to Chilean news outlet El Mercurio Online, Amalia Kassai contacted police after Sebastián Lelio was found at his home.
- Lelio's films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, according to The Guardian.
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