
The Hour of the Furnaces (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.
Director: Fernando E. Solanas
Director: Octavio Getino
Writers: Fernando E. Solanas, Octavio Getino
The Cast

María de la Paz
Narrator

Fernando E. Solanas
Narrator

Edgardo Suárez
Narrator

Juan Domingo Perón
Self (archive footage)

Che Guevara
Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro
Self (archive footage)
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