Eugenio Py

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Born on May 19, 1859 (166 years old)

Passed Away on August 26, 1924

From Carcassonne, Francia

Known for Directing

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.