
Sebastián Lelio, director of the Oscar-winning film 'A Fantastic Woman', passed away at his home in Santiago.
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Sebastián Lelio won the Oscar for Best International Film for his film 'A Fantastic Woman'.
The world of cinema has lost an important name. Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, the author of many successful productions, including the Oscar-winning film 'A Fantastic Woman', passed away at the age of 52. It was reported that Lelio died at his home in Santiago.
The news of the death of the successful director was announced to the public by his girlfriend, actress Amalia Kassai. In his statement, Kassai stated that he passed away due to health problems and that they were deeply saddened and that his memory would live on forever.
WHO IS SEBASTIÁN LELİO?
Born in Argentina, Sebastián Lelio immigrated to Chile with his family when he was only 2 years old. Lelio, who first turned to journalism in his education life, later entered the Chilean Film School and studied cinema. Lelio, who has taken part in many productions in his directorial career; He also had the opportunity to work with world-famous actors such as Julianne Moore, Rachel Weisz and Florence Pugh.
HE WAS KNOWN FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL FILMOGRAPHY
Sebastián Lelio, who gained international fame with the Oscar-winning A Fantastic Woman, has important productions such as Gloria, The Wave and Disobedience in his filmography. Lelio also directed the film The Year of the Tiger, in which he worked with Julianne Moore, Rachel Weisz and Florence Pugh. The successful director, who passed away at the age of 52, left behind many works that left a deep mark on the international cinema world.

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