Eugenio Py
Directing
Born: 5/19/1859•Died: 8/26/1924
Place of Birth
Carcassonne, Francia
Biography
Eugène Py (1859–1924) was a French-born photographer and filmmaker, naturalized Argentine. Considered a pioneer of Argentine cinema, he directed what is considered the first film made in this country, "La Bandera Argentina" (The Argentinian Flag) in 1897.
Also Known As
Eugene Py, Eugène Py, Eugèni Py
