The Hour of the Furnaces

The Hour of the Furnaces
1968
★★★★☆ 7.1/10
⏱️ 260 min
📅 Released
🌐 ES
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.

Crew

Director
Fernando E. Solanas, Octavio Getino
Writer
Fernando E. Solanas, Octavio Getino
Producer
Edgardo Pallero, Fernando E. Solanas

Production

Grupo Cine Liberación

Keywords

politicsneo-colonialism