The Hour of the Furnaces
1968
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Synopsis
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 PerĂ³n (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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Original language
Spanish
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Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2002 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 1972 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1969 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1968 generic
