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The Hour of the Furnaces

70 %|Sep 8, 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.

Featured Crew

Roberto Lar
Original Music Composer
Fernando E. Solanas
Director
Octavio Getino
Director
Norma Torrado
Editor
Fernando E. Solanas
Writer
Edgardo Pallero
Producer
Octavio Getino
Writer
Juan Carlos Macías
Editor

Cast

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Juan Domingo Perón
Himself (archive footage)
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Che Guevara
Himself (archive footage)
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Fidel Castro
Himself (archive footage)