Quick Info
| Profession | Film director, screenwriter, editor and producer |
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| Nationality | Chilean |
| Date of Birth | 08/03/1974 |
| Age | 52 years (died on 06, Nov, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mendoza, Argentina |
| Date of Death | 06/11/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Sebastián Lelio
06/11/2026
Chilean director Sebastián Lelio died on 6 November 2026 at his home in Las Condes, Santiago, at the age of 52. His family confirmed the death, citing health reasons, and his partner Amalia Kassai reported it. He was reportedly in the middle of filming Poeta chileno, an adaptation of Alejandro Zambra's novel, at the time of his death.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sebastián Lelio was a Chilean film director, screenwriter, editor and producer known for intimate character dramas about family conflict and social isolation. He died in 2026 at his home in Las Condes, Santiago, and was working on the film Poeta chileno at the time of his death. |
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| Full Name | Sebastián Lelio Watt |
| Active Since | 1995 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.63 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Film School | Escuela de Cine de Chile (Chilean Film School), Santiago |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Santiago, Chile |
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Relationships & More
| Partner | Amalia Kassai |
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Family
| Adoptive Father | Campos (surname adopted in childhood) |
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| Biological Father Surname | Lelio |
Career
| Early Work | Made short films from 1995 onward, including the documentary Cero (2003) about the 9/11 attacks |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He changed his surname to that of his adoptive father, then later reverted to his biological father's surname. | |
| 2. A Fantastic Woman was the first Chilean film to win an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. | |
| 3. He is nicknamed Zebra. | |
| 4. His debut feature La Sagrada Familia was shot in only three days, followed by a year of editing. | |
| 5. He took part in the DAAD artist residency in Berlin in 2012. |
