Almafuerte (film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cinema |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founder | Luis César Amadori (director), Belisario García Villar (script) |
| Headquarters | Argentina |
| Products | Melodrama film |
Almafuerte is a 1949 Argentine melodrama film from the golden age of Argentine cinema, directed by Luis César Amadori and scripted by Belisario García Villar. The film serves as a biographical portrayal of the Argentine poet Pedro Bonifacio Palacios (known as Almafuerte), featuring performances by Narciso Ibáñez Menta and Pola Alonso.
Awards
In 1950, Almafuerte received the Silver Condor Award for Best Film granted by the Argentine Film Critics Association. Additionally, it was showcased at the 1949 Cannes Film Festival. The film earned multiple accolades from the Argentine Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences, including:
- Best Picture awarded to Argentina Sono Film
- Best Original Story credited to Pedro Miguel Obligado and Belisario García Villar
- Best Actor awarded to Narciso Ibáñez Menta
- Best Supporting Actress received by Eva Caselli
- Best Child Performance given to Panchito Lombard
- Special recognitions for Alberto Etchebehere (cinematography), Alejandro Gutiérrez del Barrio (musical score), Mario Fezia (camera work), José María Paleo (sound), Jorge Garate (editing), and Alberto Curchi (camera).
Other cast
- Eva Caselli
- Federico Mansilla
- Juan Bono
- Pedro Pompillo
- Fernando Labat
- Adolfo Linvel
- Ricardo Viana