The Hour of the Furnaces (1968)

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.

Directing:
  • Fernando E. Solanas
  • Octavio Getino

Writing:
  • Fernando E. Solanas
  • Octavio Getino

Stars:
Release Date: 1968-09-08
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  • Country: AR
  • Language: English | Español | Português
  • Runtime: 260
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro
Himself (archive footage)
Fernando E. Solanas
Fernando E. S...
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Edgardo Suárez
Edgardo Suáre...
Narrator
Juan Domingo Perón
Juan Domingo...
Himself (archive footage)
Ernesto 'Che' Guevara
Ernesto 'Che'...
Himself (archive footage)
Che Guevara
Che Guevara
Himself (archive footage)
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