Movielogr
The Hour of the Furnaces (1968)
Directed by Fernando E. Solanas, Octavio Getino
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.
Length 260 minutes
Actors
María de la Paz | Fernando E. Solanas | Edgardo Suárez | Juan Domingo Perón | Ernesto 'Che' Guevara | Fidel Castro