May 19, 1859 — August 26, 1924Carcassonne, Francia
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.
Behind the camera
1900
Llegada del Presidente de la República de Brasil Dr. Campos Salles en Buenos Aires