The Hour of the Furnaces Poster

The Hour of the Furnaces

70.00% | September 8, 1968 | Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Roberto Lar
Original Music Composer
Fernando E. Solanas
Director
Octavio Getino
Director
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Cast

Juan Domingo Perón
Juan Domingo Perón
Himself (archive footage)
Che Guevara
Che Guevara
Himself (archive footage)

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