| Film Screening “The hour of the furnaces”, London |
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Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 6:45pm - 9:45pm |
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The first part of “The
hour of the furnaces” (Argentina, 1968), Neo-colonialism and violence,
is not only great cinema, but a powerful analysis of the deep causes of
underdevelopment in Latin America and neo-colonialism. Drawing from an
international rich tradition of revolutionary and social cinema - the
influence of Eisenstein’s editing is present throughout it - this work
will not let anyone indifferent. Solanas and Getino have sharpened the
political and analytical character of the cinematographic art as no one
else. Following Marx’s dictum, “The hour of the furnaces” not only
interprets reality, but aims to change it. Undoubtedly, it is a must
see.
La primera parte de “La hora de los hornos” (Argentina, 1968),
Neocolonialismo y violencia, no es sólo gran cine, sino también un
poderoso análisis del neocolonialismo y de las profundas causas del
subdesarrollo en América latina. Bebiendo en la rica tradición
internacional del cine revolucionario y social – la influencia del cine
de Eisenstein se deja sentir a lo largo de la película - este trabajo
no dejará a nadie indiferente. Solanas y Getino han afilado el carácter
político y analítico del arte cinematográfico como nadie. Siguiendo el
dictado de Marx, “La hora de los hornos” no sólo interpreta la
realidad, sino que también busca cambiarla. Sin lugar a dudas, una
película para no perdérsela.
Screenig will be followed by a debate with:
Alan Woods, author of "The Venezuelan revolution"
Jose Baena, film-maker, lecturer of film studies at Westminster University and collaborator of Vertigo.
Location: Bolivar
Hall, 54 Grafton Way, (nearest tube Warren Street station)
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