The Hour of the Furnaces (1968)

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An impassioned three-part documentary of the liberation struggle waged throughout Latin America, using Argentina as a historical example of the imperialist exploitation of the continent. Part I: Neo-Colonialism and Violence is a historical, geographic, and economic analysis of Argentina. Part II: An Act For Liberation examines the ten-year reign of Juan Perón (1945-55) and the activities of the Peronist movement after his fall from power. Part III: Violence and Liberation studies the role of violence in the national liberation process and constitutes a call for action.

GENRES:  Documentary
DIRECTION:  Fernando E. Solanas  •  Octavio Getino

Same Director or Cast

Cast & Characters

María de la Paz Narrator
Fernando E. Solanas Narrator
Edgardo Suárez Narrator
Juan Domingo Perón Himself (archive footage)
Che Guevara Himself (archive footage)
Fidel Castro Himself (archive footage)

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