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

The Chilean film-maker, whose films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, died at his home in Santiago Chilean film-maker Sebastián Lelio…

Image accompanying the story: Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria, dies aged 52
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The Guardian reported that the Chilean film-maker, whose films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, died at his home in Santiago Chilean film-maker Sebastián Lelio has died at the age of 52.

He was best known for the Oscar-winning trans drama A Fantastic Woman and his English-language films included Gloria Bell and The Wonder.

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Chile · Americas
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The Guardian
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Sebastián Lelio, Fantastic Woman, Santiago Chilean, Florence Pugh
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Entertainment

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