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The Hour of the Furnaces

1968·Movie
4h 20min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Politics, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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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.
Political DocumentaryRevolutionary CinemaAnti-Imperialist CritiqueLatin American HistorySocial ActivismHistorical AnalysisMarxist ThemesCall to ActionEssay Film

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Is The Hour of the Furnaces worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hour of the Furnaces rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Hour of the Furnaces?

4 h 20 min

The Hour of the Furnaces runs 4 h 20 min.

What language is The Hour of the Furnaces in?

SpanishPortuguese

It was made in Spanish, with some Portuguese. Produced in Argentina.

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