The Hour of the Furnaces (1971)

  • NR
  • 02/25/1971 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 4h 20m

Overview

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.

Octavio Getino

Director, Writer

Fernando E. Solanas

Director, Writer

Cast

María de la Paz's headshot

María de la Paz

Narrator
Fernando E. Solanas's headshot

Fernando E. Solanas

Narrator
Edgardo Suárez's headshot

Edgardo Suárez

Narrator
Juan Domingo Perón's headshot

Juan Domingo Perón

Himself (archive footage)
Che Guevara's headshot

Che Guevara

Himself (archive footage)
Fidel Castro's headshot

Fidel Castro

Himself (archive footage)

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