Jorge Goldenberg, prominent Argentine screenwriter, dies at 84

Argentine playwright, screenwriter, director, and educator Jorge Goldenberg has died at the age of 84. His passing has drawn tributes from various cultural institutions, which highlighted his significant contributions to theater, film, and audiovisual training in Argentina and Latin America.

Goldenberg was a prominent figure in Ibero-American cinema, known for his work on films such as ‘Plata dulce’ (1982), ‘La película del rey’ (1986), and ‘Miss Mary’ (1986). His influence extended internationally through collaborations on films like the Chilean ‘La frontera’ (1991) and the Colombian ‘La estrategia del caracol’ (1993).

In addition to his film work, he was an accomplished documentarian and playwright, with theatrical works exploring social themes and identity. Organizations such as Argentores and the Asociación Argentina de Actores y Actrices recognized him as an essential reference in his field.