The Hour of the Furnaces (1968)
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.
Top 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)
FAQ about The Hour of the Furnaces
What is The Hour of the Furnaces about?
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…
When was The Hour of the Furnaces released?
The Hour of the Furnaces was released in 1968.
What genres does The Hour of the Furnaces belong to?
The Hour of the Furnaces is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in The Hour of the Furnaces?
The cast of The Hour of the Furnaces includes María de la Paz, Fernando E. Solanas, Edgardo Suárez, Juan Domingo Perón, Che Guevara.