Mario Gallo - director (Barletta, 31 luglio 1878 – Buenos Aires, 1945) - photo: Born in Barletta on July 31, 1878, Mario Gallo was an Italian-born Argentinian film director considered a key figure in the history of Argentinian cinema. His career, launched in 1908 with the historical film "El fusilamiento de Dorrego, " went on to encompass over a hundred films, many of which are considered milestones in Argentinian cinema. Gallo was a true pioneer who experimented with various cinematic techniques and helped develop a distinctly Argentinian film language. His movies, often focused on social and historical themes, greatly impacted Argentinian audiences and solidified cinema as a form of entertainment and cultural expression. Beyond directing, Gallo was also a prolific writer and journalist who played a significant role in promoting Argentinian cinema internationally. Here are some of his most renowned films: El fusilamiento de Dorrego (1908): Considered the f...