The Gaucho War (1942)

In the heart of 1817, an epic moment took place in northwestern Argentina: a historic battle led by General Martín de Güemes with the pro-independence gauchos against the Spanish royalist army. This masterpiece of Argentine cinema is an adaptation of the 1905 novel by the legendary Leopoldo Lugones. An award-winning gem not only for its cinematic brilliance but also for its fundamental role in reshaping the national film industry, contributing to an important page in history.