Sanfic Prizes: ‘Monguen’ and ‘Narciso” Win at Pared-Back Ceremony Due to Sudden Demise of ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Director Sebastian Lelio

Nov 8, 2026 10:27am PT Sanfic Prizes: ‘Monguen’ and ‘Narciso” Win at Pared-Back Ceremony Due to Sudden Demise of ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Director Sebastian Lelio

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The unexpected demise Nov. 6 of Chile’s Oscar-winning Sebastián Lelio (“A Fantastic Woman”) cast a pall over the closing ceremonies of both the festival and industry section of the Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic), which wraps Nov. 8.

The red carpet portions of the industry and festival ceremonies held Nov. 6 and 7, respectively, were cancelled. “We dedicate the rest of this festival to Sebastián,” said festival director Carlos Nuñez and Sanfic Industria head Gabriela Sandoval, both visibly bereft. “His films will remain as his legacy but his passing is incredibly painful, especially because he had been so close to the festival since its very beginning,” said Nuñez.

Sanfic Prizes: ‘Monguen’ and ‘Narciso” Win at Pared-Back Ceremony Due to Sudden Demise of ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Director Sebastian Lelio

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