# Sanfic Prizes: Monguen and Narciso Win

> Monguen and Narciso win Sanfic Prizes after Sebastian Lelio's sudden death.
- Title: Sanfic Prizes: Monguen and Narciso Win · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: sanfic prizes, monguen, narciso, sebastian lelio, santiago film festival, chile, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/global/sanfic-prizes-monguen-narciso-sebastian-lelio-remembered-1236942162
- Author: Anna Marie de la Fuente,John Hopewell
- Published: 2026-11-08T18:27:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sanfic prizes, monguen, narciso, sebastian lelio, santiago film festival, chile, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Monguen and Narciso won Sanfic Prizes due to the sudden death of director Sebastian Lelio.