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Mexican Film Critic Sergio Huidobro Dies at 38

Tributes from Mexico’s film community highlight his impact following institutional confirmation.

Overview

  • AMACC, IMCINE, Filmoteca UNAM and the Guanajuato International Film Festival confirmed his death and issued condolences.
  • Multiple outlets report he died on Monday, October 27, 2025, according to statements shared publicly.
  • La Jornada, citing partner Daniela Sagastegui, reported a heart attack as the cause, though no official medical confirmation has been released.
  • Reports note he lived with a congenital heart condition and had recently recovered from two surgeries.
  • He contributed to La Tempestad, Cine Premiere and La Jornada Semanal, appeared on Canal Once, taught at several institutions and founded the Escuela de Cine Comunitario y Fotografía Pohualizcalli, with international credits at Cannes (2014) and Berlinale Talents (2016).