Vidalita (1949)

Mirtha Legrand shines with charisma as Vidalita, a young orphan girl who moves to the countryside with her uncle who thinks she is a male grandson, so she pretends to be a man to avoid disappointing him. Directed by Luis Saslavsky, this comedy of entanglements challenges the gender norms of the time, sharply exploring female identity and empowerment. With notable performances by Legrand and Narciso Ibáñez Menta, the film is a groundbreaking cinematic comedy.