Eugène Py
Eugène Py | |
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Eugène Py c. 1890–1910 | |
| Born | 19 May 1859 Carcassonne, France |
| Died | 26 August 1924 (aged 65) San Martín, Argentina |
| Other names | Eugenio Py |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Known for | Being a pioneer in Argentine cinema |
| Notable work | La bandera Argentina (1897) |
Eugène Py (19 May 1859 – 26 August 1924), Hispanized as Eugenio Py, was a French-born Argentine cameraman, cinematographer and film director. Py is widely considered the founding pioneer of the cinema of Argentina.