Chilean director Sebastián Lelio dies at 52
Lelio directed the Oscar-winning film 'A Fantastic Woman' and was a prominent figure in Latin American cinema.
At a glance
- Lelio directed 'A Fantastic Woman,' which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
- He died at his home in Santiago, Chile, on Friday
- His death was attributed to health reasons, according to his partner
Sebastián Lelio, a Chilean filmmaker known for directing the Academy Award-winning film "A Fantastic Woman," has died at age 52. He passed away at his home in Santiago on Friday.
Lelio's partner, actress Amalia Kassai, announced his death on Instagram, stating it was due to health reasons. The filmmaker was a significant figure in Latin American cinema.
Why it matters
Lelio was a prominent Chilean filmmaker whose work gained international recognition through major film awards.
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