The Hour of the Furnaces

The Hour of the Furnaces

La hora de los hornos

6.9 /10 32 votes
September 30, 1968 4h 20m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Octavio Getino
Writers Octavio Getino, Fernando E. Solanas
Studio Grupo Cine Liberación
Rating 6.9/10
Language ES

Photos

Cast & Crew

María de la Paz

Narrator

Fernando E. Solanas

Fernando E. Solanas

Narrator

Edgardo Suárez

Edgardo Suárez

Narrator

Juan Domingo Perón

Juan Domingo Perón

Self (archive footage)

Che Guevara

Che Guevara

Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro

Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hour of the Furnaces was released on September 30, 1968.

The runtime of The Hour of the Furnaces is 4h 20m.

The Hour of the Furnaces is a Documentary movie.

The Hour of the Furnaces has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Hour of the Furnaces is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Hour of the Furnaces was directed by Octavio Getino.

The main cast of The Hour of the Furnaces includes María de la Paz, Fernando E. Solanas, Edgardo Suárez.

The Hour of the Furnaces is originally in Spanish.