Eugenio Py

Known for: Directing

Born: May 19, 1859

Died: August 26, 1924

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.