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
Octavio Getino
Director
Fernando E. Solanas
Director
Cast
María de la Paz
Narrator
Fernando E. Solanas
Narrator
Edgardo Suárez
Narrator
Juan Domingo Perón
Himself (archive footage)
Che Guevara
Himself (archive footage)