Quebracho

Set around 1910 in the Chaco region, the film depicts the plight of quebracho woodcutters, cruelly exploited by English businessmen with the support of the authorities, local police, and a paramilitary force established by the employers themselves.

Directed by Ricardo Wullicher, Quebracho leans on a strong ensemble — Héctor Alterio, Osvaldo Bonet, Juan Carlos Gené — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1974.