The cultural manager Susana Lopez Merinothe main promoter of the “La Mujer y el Cine” festivals, died in the last few hours and her disappearance has caused deep pain in the cultural environment of Mar del Plata.

“With great regret, the Ministry of Culture regrets the departure of Susana López Merino, cultural manager with an outstanding career in the public and private spheres, teacher and main engine of the ‘Women and Cinema’ festivals since their origins, in 1988. , and greet your family and friends in this sad moment.”, expressed the Municipal Secretariat of Culture through its Twitter account. And she said goodbye to her family and friends “at this sad time.”

And she added: “In recognition of her preeminent role in the beginnings of the emblematic festival and her contribution to the culture of the city and to the fight for women’s rights in the audiovisual industry, Susana received a tribute in the latest edition of “La Women and Cinema” in 2022. Its essence and memory will remain in place over time. Qepd”.

an extraordinary career

Granddaughter of the poet and writer Francisco López Merino, Susana lived for many years in La Plata, where she held various positions in the cultural sector between the end of the 90s and the beginning of 2000.

A special tribute was paid to him last year at the Mar del Plata film festival, in recognition of his career.

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