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Sebastián Lelio
Directing the Oscar-winning A Fantastic Woman.
The Year of the Tiger · Gloria
- Born
- 8 March 1974
- Birthplace
- Mendoza
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Sebastián Lelio
Sebastián Lelio is a Chilean filmmaker whose intimate dramas explore identity, relationships and social expectations. His films include Gloria and A Fantastic Woman.
Early life
Mobile childhood
Was born in Argentina and grew up largely in Chile, moving frequently.
Film studies
Graduated from the Chilean Film School after briefly studying journalism.
Career
- 2003
Documentary work
Co-directed Cero.
- 2005
Feature debut
Released The Sacred Family.
- 2013
International recognition
Gloria premiered in Berlin.
Selected work
The Year of the Tiger
Follows an escaped prisoner after the Chilean earthquake.
Gloria
Centres on a middle-aged woman’s romantic life.
A Fantastic Woman
Follows a transgender woman facing grief and exclusion.
Beyond work
Working methods
Has used improvisation and extensive editing in developing his films.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Maximilian Bühn. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.