Sebastián Lelio Archives

‘The Wonder’ First Look: Florence Pugh Stars In The Latest Film From Oscar-Winning Director Sebastian Lelio

August 12, 2021 10:05 am

We’re at the point now that we’ll happily watch anything with Florence Pugh without question. Obviously, this year, all people can talk about is “Black Widow,” but before that, she wowed audiences in projects ...

Florence Pugh To Star in Sebastián Lelio’s ‘The Wonder’

Rodrigo Perez

May 1, 2021 2:16 pm

News

Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio's been on quite the tear in the last few years. Between 2017 and 2019, the filmmaker released three films, “A Fantastic Woman” (2017)— which would go on to win the Oscar for t...

Scarlett Johansson & Director Sebastián Lelio Team For Apple & A24’s Sci-Fi Drama ‘Bride’

Rodrigo Perez

October 22, 2020 7:45 pm

News

The latest feature partnership for Apple and A24 is an intriguing new riff on the classic Bride of Frankenstein story with a hot packaged attached. Sebastián Lelio, the Chilean filmmaker behind the Foreign Lan...

‘Gloria Bell’ Trailer: Julianne Moore Is A Divorced Free Spirit In Sebastián Lelio’s Latest Drama

Warren Cantrell

November 13, 2018 9:00 am

Features, News, Trailers

2015 was the year that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences caught up to the reality that had set into the industry for over 20 years: Julianne Moore is one of the best actors alive. Moore finally wo...

Sebastián Lelio’s ‘Gloria Bell’ Is A Worthy Remake Thanks To The Incredible Julianne Moore [TIFF Review]

Victor Stiff

September 14, 2018 9:26 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

Director Sebastián Lelio’s latest film, “Gloria Bell,” begs the question: Can moviegoers have too much of a good thing? This new picture is a near beat for beat remake of his 2013 critical darling “Gloria” – on...

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‘A Fantastic Woman’ Filmmaker Defends Scarlett Johansson Casting As A Trans Man In ‘Rub & Tug’

Charles Barfield

July 6, 2018 11:57 am

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In 2017, filmmaker Sebastián Lelio released the Oscar-winning film, “A Fantastic Woman.” The film is especially notable for starring a trans woman in the lead role, telling the story of how a trans person deals...

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‘A Fantastic Woman’s’ Daniela Vega Is Having Her ‘Best Moment’

Gregory Ellwood

February 21, 2018 7:33 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

When filmmaker Sebastián Lelio sent the script for “A Fantastic Woman” to Daniela Vega it included a huge surprise: The celebrated director of "Gloria" wanted the Chilean singer to play the title role of Marina...

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‘Disobedience’ Trailer: Rachel Weisz & Rachel McAdams Fall In Love

Kevin Jagernauth

February 1, 2018 3:28 pm

News, Trailers

No one would blame Sebastian Lelio for sitting around and basking in the glow of his Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film for "A Fantastic Woman," but the man has got work to do. The ever-busy director is cur...

Sebastian Lelio’s Sensual & Spiritual ‘Disobedience’ With Rachel Weisz & Rachel McAdams [TIFF Review]

Kevin Jagernauth

September 11, 2017 10:50 am

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

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Is the greater sin to defy God, or defy your true nature? It’s not a question that’s asked directly in “Disobedience,” but lingers at the edges of the turmoil that slowly simmers into passion and penitence, in ...

Sebastián Lelio Returns With Transgender Heroine In ‘A Fantastic Woman’ [Trailer]

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September 6, 2017 11:20 am

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You know who’s on fire? Chilean director Sebastián Lelio. The helmer, currently at the fore of the Chilean film renaissance alongside filmmakers like Pablo Larrain, blew away audiences and seemingly came out of...

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