Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria, dies aged 52

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According to the Guardian, acclaimed Chilean director Sebastián Lelio has died at the age of 52. His partner, Amalia Kassai, announced his passing on Instagram without specifying a cause of death, while Chilean media reported he died at his home in Las Condes, Santiago. Lelio gained international prominence with the Oscar-winning drama 'A Fantastic Woman', which became the first Chilean film to win the Academy Award for Best International Feature. His notable filmography includes 'Gloria', 'Gloria Bell', 'Disobedience', and 'The Wonder'. His final film, the musical protest drama 'The Wave', premiered at Cannes in 2025.