The Hour of the Furnaces

09/08/1968

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4hrs 20min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • María de la Paz
  • Fernando E. Solanas
  • Edgardo Suárez
  • Juan Domingo Perón
  • Che Guevara

    Directors

  • Octavio Getino
  • Fernando E. Solanas

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Grupo Cine Liberación

    Production Countries

  • Argentina

LANGUAGES

  • Portuguese
  • Spanish