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Browse 28 movies from Emelco
Two sisters struggle to get out of a Buenos Aires suburb, where debts with a loan shark have kept them apart. But soon the inhabitants of the neighborhood forget their differences before the appearance of an epidemic.
Feb 1951
The life of the famous poet Evaristo Carriego (1883-1912), who lived in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo and who painted the customs of the people of those years like no one else.
Oct 1951
In 1830, a young orphan lady poses as a man in order to meet the expectations of her uncle.
Jun 1949
Tango musician moves to France to put an unhappy love affair behind him. Inspired by the life of tango composer Eduardo Arolas.
Jan 1951
An Italian sailor and soldier rebuilds his post-war life in Argentina.
Several individual stories converge in the imposing setting of the southernmost tip of the continent, all of them involving a crisis of faith. Most of the important situations in the film are based on real episodes, such as the massacre of indigenous people perpetrated by the landowners in the area.
Nov 1948
A repressed woman, unable to give love, is possessed by the spirit of her lewd grandmother.
Jan 1947
The sometimes profound, sometimes slightly sordid tale of Elena, a famous concert pianist who, as a child, was sexually assaulted by a circus clown while the music of Manuel de Falla "Ritual Dance of Fire" could be heard from the circus tent. Since that time, Elena has gone into hysterics every time she hears that composition. Making matters worse, the lascivious clown is now her business manager.
In exchange for the life of a Norwegian fisherman, a bankrupt industrialist gives his soul to the devil.
Mar 1950
A high society woman discovers a fiery romantic letter in a raincoat pocket seemingly written by a rumba dancer to the woman’s doctor husband. He tries to cover by saying that the letter is addressed to a more conservative friend of his, leading to rumours of his friend’s (supposed) incredible passion becoming intriguing to the local women, even the Doctor’s own jealous wife.
May 1950
A film about Carlos Gardel's meeting with José Razzano, his love affairs, and his death.
Apr 1949
After the May Revolution occurred, a young man abandoned his royalist uncle and became a drummer for the revolutionary army and his father's guide.
Jul 1948
A young widow goes to a marriage agency where she is introduced to three hired suitors who end up falling in love with her.
Nov 1950
To investigate a robbery, a journalist embarks on the maiden voyage of a ship that will never take place
Apr 1948
Two men fight for a woman.
Nov 1947
A humble employee is believed to be responsible for the dishonest actions of his colleagues.
May 1948
A rancher makes a pact with the devil to achieve happiness and love.
Nov 1952
A couple splits up and gets married to other people. After the man dies, the woman becomes delirious and thinks she's found him again in heaven.
Jan 1949
The film narrates the story of a young rich woman who suffers from sleepwalking and a young man convinces her to marry with him.
Oct 1948
A famous singer falls in love with the owner of a hostel where he is employed in incognito.