Leopoldo Torres Ríos

December 26, 1899 — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Leopoldo Torres Ríos was an Argentine film director, one of the pioneers of Argentine cinema. He directed 37 films, between 1923 and 1959, including three silent films. He was characterized by his intimate gaze and his rejection of openly commercial films. He was also a photographer, tango lyricist and journalist. He was the father of the iconic film director Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.

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The Crime of Oribe

1950

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La vuelta al nido

1938

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Pelota de trapo

1948

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El juego del amor y del azar

1944

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Adiós Buenos Aires

1938

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Edad difícil

1956

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En cuerpo y alma

1953

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Santos Vega vuelve

1947