The Hour of the Furnaces (1968-09-08)
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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1968-09-08
Runtime: 4h 20m
Director: Octavio Getino, Fernando E. Solanas
Writer: Octavio Getino, Fernando E. Solanas