In the early morning of this Saturday, November 7, Fernando “Pino” Solanas died at the age of 84 in Paris, France, after having fallen ill with coronavirus. The news hit hard proving that much of the population sympathized with argentina’s now-deceased film director and politician. President Alberto Fernández and his vice, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, were just a few of the political figures who remembered him on his social networks.
Deep pain at the passing of beloved Pino Solanas, Argentina’s ambassador to UNESCO. We will remember him for what he left us as a filmmaker and for his unwavering political commitment. My condolences and my embrace to your family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ZGl5TIVNPN — Alberto Fernández (@alferdez)
November 7, 2020
“Deep pain at the passing of beloved Pino Solanas, Argentina’s ambassador to UNESCO. We’ll remember him for what he left us as a filmmaker and for his unwavering political commitment,” the head of state wrote on Twitter.
For his part, CFK published: “From ‘El Hora de los Hornos’ to ‘The Exile of Gardel’, Pino Solanas achieved, with unmatched talent, the magical fusion of film and politics… art and militancy. Our tribute and recognition, together with condolences to their families and loved ones.”
From El Hora de los Hornos to The Exile of Gardel, Pino Solanas achieved, with unmatched talent, the magical fusion of cinema and politics… art and militancy. Our homage and recognition, together with condolences for your family members and loved ones. — Cristina Kirchner (@CFKArgentina)
November 7, 2020
On social media came the messages of mourning for the death of Solanas, as well as the memory of his highlights.
