The Hour of the Furnaces

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

260 min

Cast:

María de la Paz, Fernando E. Solanas, Edgardo Suárez

Quality:

HD

Director:

Octavio Getino, Fernando E. Solanas

Release:

1968

Country:

Argentina

Rating:

6.9