Pampa bárbara (1945)

This Argentine western directed by Lucas Demare and Hugo Fregonese, presents the struggle of commander Hilario Castro to maintain discipline in a fort in La Pampa. To counteract desertions, he recruits women, unleashing tensions that complicate communal life. The film offers a captivating visual spectacle with horseback rides, battles and musical sequences, exploring the epic of the Argentine gaucho and the rivalries between native peoples and white soldiers.