politics,neo-colonialism

The Hour of the Furnaces (1968)

Poster for The Hour of the Furnaces

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Fernando E. Solanas
  • Profile picture of Fernando E. Solanas
    Narrator Fernando E. Solanas
  • Profile picture of Edgardo Suárez
    Narrator Edgardo Suárez
  • Profile picture of Juan Domingo Perón
    Himself (archive footage) Juan Domingo Perón
  • Profile picture of Che Guevara
    Himself (archive footage) Che Guevara
  • Profile picture of Fidel Castro
    Himself (archive footage) Fidel Castro

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Keywords

  • politics
  • neo-colonialism