The Hour of the Furnaces (1968)

09/08/1968 (AR) • 4h 20m

Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

Juan Domingo Perón

Self (archive footage)

Che Guevara

Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

politics

neo-colonialism

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