Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio dies at 52
He won the 2018 Academy Award for best international film for his groundbreaking drama A Fantastic Woman, about a transgender woman.
Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio, known for his Academy Award-winning film A Fantastic Woman, has passed away at the age of 52 in Santiago. Lelio's acclaimed drama, which starred transgender actress Daniela Vega in a powerful portrayal, won the 2018 Academy Award for best international film. The Oscar-winning director, who had previously collaborated with stars such as Julianne Moore, Rachel Weisz, and Florence Pugh, had been working on a new project, Poeta Chileno, based on the book by Alejandro Zambra.
Born in Mendoza, Argentina and raised in Chile, Lelio studied journalism before attending the Chilean Film School. His family released a statement mourning his loss, praising his contributions to Chilean culture and honoring his legacy as a "beautiful person."
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