Marfil (film)

"Marfil" is a 1941 Argentine film directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen. It is a drama film based on the novel of the same name by Hugo Wast (Gustavo Martínez Zuviría). The film stars Miguel Faust Rocha, Luisa Vehil, and Nury Montsé. The plot revolves around a complex love triangle and explores themes of social class and morality within the upper echelons of Argentine society. It is noted for its melodramatic style and Christensen's early experimentation with cinematic techniques. The film is considered an important early work in Christensen's filmography.