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Directed by: Octavio Getino, Fernando E. Solanas
Starring: María de la Paz, Fernando E. Solanas, Edgardo Suárez, Juan Domingo Perón, Che Guevara, Fidel Castro
Runtime: 260 min
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La Hour des brasiers is a documentary about Latin America's liberation struggle. It analyzes Argentina's history and economy.
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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 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.
credit — Directed by Octavio Getino.
credit — Directed by Fernando E. Solanas.
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.
