Sebastián Lelio, Chilean Filmmaker Behind ‘Disobedience,’ ‘The Wonder’ and the Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ Dies at 52
He also wrote and directed ‘Gloria’ and its English-language remake, ‘Gloria Bell,’ starring Julianne Moore.
Sebastián Lelio, the Oscar-winning director of the acclaimed film "A Fantastic Woman," passed away at the age of 52. His partner, Amalia Kassai, confirmed his death through social media, with Kassai later revealing the cause as "health complications." Kassai shared in a statement, "With great sadness, we announce the death, following health complications, of Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio."
The news was met with profound grief by the film community. Lelio's filmography included "The Wonder," "The Wave," and an adaptation of Alejandro Zambra's novel "The Chilean Poet." He was also working on the project "Voyagers" starring Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones. "A Fantastic Woman" had won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2017, receiving wide acclaim at film festivals and award ceremonies. Chilean news outlets reported his sudden demise at his residence.
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