Leopoldo Torres Ríos
Birth date
December 26, 1899
Death date
April 10, 1960
Place of birth
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Profession
Directing
Age
60 years
Biography
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.
