Sebastián Lelio Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Filmmaker Who Also Made ‘The Wonder’ & ‘The Wave’ Was 52

News Briefvia DeadlineNovember 6, 2026

Sebastián Lelio, the Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker behind such pics as A Fantastic Woman, The Wonder, and The Wave, died Friday in Santiago. He was 52. His family confirmed the news in a social media post from Lelio’s partner Amalia Kassai, and local media in Chile reported that he was found dead at his home.

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