From Variety · Anna Marie de la Fuente,John Hopewell · · 40s
Sanfic Prizes: Monguen and Narciso Win
Monguen and Narciso win Sanfic Prizes after Sebastian Lelio's sudden death.
In brief
Monguen and Narciso win Sanfic Prizes after Sebastian Lelio's sudden death. Monguen and Narciso won Sanfic Prizes due to the sudden death of director Sebastian Lelio. Originally reported by Variety.
Sanfic Prizes Ceremony
The Santiago Film Festival's industry and festival ceremonies were canceled due to director Sebastian Lelio's sudden death.
Festival Directors' Response
Festival director Carlos Nuñez and Sanfic Industria head Gabriela Sandoval dedicated the rest of the festival to Lelio, calling his films his legacy.
Lelio's Impact
Lelio, Chile's Oscar-winning director of 'A Fantastic Woman', had been closely tied to the festival since its inception.
Here's the gist
Monguen and Narciso won Sanfic Prizes due to the sudden death of director Sebastian Lelio.
