Film
The Hour of the Furnaces
Argentina- Director
- Octavio Getino
- Year
- 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
Directed by
Octavio Getino, Fernando E. Solanas
Written by
Octavio Getino, Fernando E. Solanas
Produced by
Edgardo Pallero, Fernando E. Solanas
