Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio dies at 52
The Argentine-born director won an Oscar for ‘A Fantastic Woman’ in 2018, and directed Hollywood stars like Julianne Moore and Rachel McAdams La entrada Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio dies at 52 se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, best known for directing the country's first Oscar-winning film, has passed away at the age of 52, according to sources close to the director. Lelio was discovered deceased on Friday at his residence in Santiago de Chile's Las Condes neighborhood. A family statement released on social media confirmed his death was due to health issues, expressing profound sorrow and acknowledging his significant contributions to Chilean culture.
Born in Mendoza, Argentina, and raised in Chile, Lelio made his directorial debut in 2006 with "The Sacred Family." His career gained international recognition with "Gloria" (2013), where Paulina García received the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival. Lelio's most acclaimed work, "A Fantastic Woman" (2017), starring Daniela Vega, became the first Chilean feature to win an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
The film explored themes of discrimination and dignity surrounding a transgender woman's struggle with her late lover's family. Lelio's directorial portfolio includes "Disobedience" (2017), a remake of his own film starring Julianne Moore, "Gloria Bell" (2018), and "The Wonder" (2022). He was currently filming an adaptation of Alejandro Zambra's novel "Chilean Poet" in Santiago.
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