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Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio dies at 52
The director of the Oscar-winning film A Fantastic Woman, known for his work with international stars like Florence Pugh and Julianne Moore, passed away at his home in Santiago.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- The death of award-winning director Sebastián Lelio at age 52.
- Who is affected
- The global film community and fans of Chilean cinema.
- What changes
- The loss of a prominent filmmaker known for his contributions to international cinema and his work on gender identity and social themes.
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Sources
- Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria, dies aged 52 — The Guardian — mundo
- Sebastián Lelio, Chilean Director of Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ Dies at 52 — Variety
- Sebastián Lelio Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Filmmaker Who Also Made ‘The Wonder’ & ‘The Wave’ Was 52 — Deadline