The Hour of the Furnaces(1968)
La hora de los hornos
The Hour of the Furnaces 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 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.
The Hour of the Furnaces (1968) is a documentary film directed by Octavio Getino, released on September 30, 1968 with a runtime of 4h 20m. It stars María de la Paz, Fernando E. Solanas, Edgardo Suárez and Juan Domingo Perón. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Octavio Getino
- Writers:
- Octavio Getino, Fernando E. Solanas
- Producers:
- Edgardo Pallero, Fernando E. Solanas
- Cinematographer:
- Juan Carlos Desanzo
- Composer:
- Roberto Lar
- Production:
- Grupo Cine Liberación
- Status:
- Released
The Hour of the Furnaces Cast & Crew
Main cast
- María de la Paz
María de la Paz
as Narrator
Fernando E. Solanas
as Narrator
Edgardo Suárez
as Narrator
Juan Domingo Perón
as Self (archive footage)
Che Guevara
as Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Octavio Getino, written by Octavio Getino and Fernando E. Solanas, produced by Edgardo Pallero and Fernando E. Solanas.
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The Hour of the Furnaces Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Hour of the Furnaces – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hour of the Furnaces online?
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The Hour of the Furnaces (1968) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hour of the Furnaces?
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The main cast of The Hour of the Furnaces (1968) includes María de la Paz, Fernando E. Solanas, Edgardo Suárez, Juan Domingo Perón and Che Guevara. The film was directed by Octavio Getino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hour of the Furnaces released?
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The Hour of the Furnaces was released on September 30, 1968 and runs for 4h 20m.
Is The Hour of the Furnaces worth watching?
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The Hour of the Furnaces (1968) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.