Sebastián Lelio

Sebastián Lelio

Director. Born 8 March 1974 in Mendoza, Argentina.

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Berlin prize1 won
Born
8 March 1974, Mendoza, Argentina

Biography

Sebastián Lelio is a Chilean director, screenwriter, editor and producer. Born on 8 March 1974 in Mendoza, Argentina, he is known for films including Gloria (2013), A Fantastic Woman (2017), Disobedience (2018) and The Wonder (2022).

Lelio directed and co-wrote the screenplay for The Wonder (2022), based on the novel by Emma Donoghue. His work often explores themes of identity and social norms, and A Fantastic Woman received the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

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