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

https://mins.news/en/item/132995

- The Guardian, 2026-11-06 19:23 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/nov/06/sebastian-lelio-chilean-director-dies

> Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio has died at 52. Best known for the Oscar-winning trans drama A Fantastic Woman, he also directed English-language films including Gloria Bell and The Wonder. His partner, Amalia Kassai, announced his death without giving a cause.

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