Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio dies at 52
The Oscar-winning director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria died at his home in Las Condes.
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- Sebastian Lelio died at 52 at his home in Las Condes
- His wife Amalia Kassai confirmed the death on Instagram
- He won an Oscar for A Fantastic Woman in 2017
- His film Gloria won the Silver Bear for Best Actress in 2013
- He was born in Mendoza, Argentina, in 1974
Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio died at the age of 52 at his home in Las Condes due to health reasons. His wife, Amalia Kassai, confirmed his passing via Instagram.
Kassai described Lelio as a wonderful person who contributed to Chilean culture and asked the public to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time.
“With great sadness we announce the death for health reasons of the Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio. We are going through a moment of great pain and his memory will remain forever among us.”
Born in Mendoza, Argentina, in March 1974 as Sebastian Lelio Watt, he spent his childhood in various Chilean cities, including naval bases, because of his stepfather's work. He studied at the Chilean Film School after a brief stint in journalism.
His directorial debut came in the mid-2000s with The Holy Family, filmed in just three days with a digital camera and a 12-page script. He initially released it under the name Sebastian Campos, his stepfather's surname.
Lelio gained international recognition with Navidad in 2009 at the Cannes Film Festival. His 2013 film Gloria won the Silver Bear for Best Actress for Paulina Garcia at the Berlin International Film Festival.
The peak of his career arrived in 2017 with A Fantastic Woman, which earned him an Oscar. He also worked on the short film Algorithm and the musical The Wave with his wife.
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