Directed by
Sebastián Lelio
Produced by
Juan de Duios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Gonzalo Maza
Written by
Sebastián Lelio, Gonzalo Maza
Featuring
Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis Gnecco, Aline Kuppenheim, Nicolas Saavedra
2017 | Spanish | Chile
A shatteringly intimate and nuanced performance from newcomer Daniela Vega anchors Chilean director Sebastián Lelio’s latest film, A FANTASTIC WOMAN. In this Hitchcockian drama, transgender woman Marina (Vega) and Orlando (Francisco Reyes) are in love and are planning to spend the rest of their lives together, but when tragedy strikes, Marina finds herself unexpectedly under criminal investigation. Much like with his previous film, 2013’s GLORIA, Lelio offers a complex portrayal of a strong female character unsure how to navigate a hostile environment defined by prejudice and intolerance. Chile’s official submission for the Oscar® for Best Foreign Film.
