The Hour of the Furnaces
The Hour of the Furnaces

The Hour of the Furnaces (1968)

1968-09-30

(US) •

Documentary

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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.

Movie Cast

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María de la Paz

Narrator

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Fernando E. Solanas

Narrator

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Edgardo Suárez

Narrator

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Juan Domingo Perón

Self (archive footage)

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Che Guevara

Self (archive footage)

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Fidel Castro

Self (archive footage)