Chilean director Sebastian Lelio dies aged 52

Chilean film director Sebastian Lelio died on Friday, November 6, at the age of 52. Euronews and Variety both reported his death, citing an announcement made on Instagram by his partner, actress Amalia Kassai. Euronews reported that Kassai cited health reasons for his death without specifying an exact cause. [1][2][4][5][6]

Lelio gained international recognition for his 2013 breakout film Gloria. In 2017, he released the film A Fantastic Woman, which Euronews reported won a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and earned Chile its second Academy Award. [1][2][10]

The release of A Fantastic Woman sparked a public debate that helped change gender recognition laws in Chile. Variety noted that Lelio also directed an English-language remake of Gloria and the film The Wonder. [1][2]

Lelio was born in Argentina and built an acclaimed career as a director, screenwriter, editor, and producer. The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize international cinematic achievements. [1][8][10]