La fuga (1937 film)

La fuga is a 1937 Argentine drama film directed by Luis Saslavsky. The film stars Tita Merello, Santiago Arrieta, and Enrique Serrano. It tells the story of a young woman, Rosita (Tita Merello), who escapes from a reformatory and becomes involved with a group of criminals in Buenos Aires. Arrieta plays Ricardo, a doctor who tries to help her escape her life of crime, while Serrano portrays El Loro, the leader of the gang. The film is noted for its realistic depiction of the Buenos Aires underworld and for Merello's powerful performance. It is considered a classic of Argentine cinema and an important example of social realism in the country's film history. Themes explored in the film include poverty, crime, redemption, and the social conditions that contribute to delinquency.