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The Gaucho War

1942 · 90 min

A solemn, sweeping historical epic that immerses you in the harsh realities of guerrilla warfare, with moments of sacrifice and resilience.

Directed by
Lucas Demare
Genres
History, Drama, War
Starring
Enrique Muiño, Francisco Petrone, Sebastián Chiola
Overview
The story of the irregular forces on the north of Argentina, fighting against the Spanish Crown for the independence.

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Directed by
Lucas Demare
Genres
History, Drama, War
Starring
Enrique Muiño, Francisco Petrone, Sebastián Chiola
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • survival
  • loyalty
  • betrayal
  • freedom
Places
  • countryside
  • wilderness
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
history, drama, war
Directed by
Lucas Demare
Written by
Leopoldo Lugones, Ulyses Petit de Murat, Homero Manzi
Starring
Enrique Muiño, Francisco Petrone, Sebastián Chiola, Ángel Magaña, Amelia Bence, Ricardo Galache, Dora Ferreiro, Elvira Quiroga
Music
Juan Ehlert, Lucio Demare
Cinematography
Bob Roberts
Runtime
90 min
Country
Argentina
Languages
Spanish

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