Clandestine Childhood
1979: after years of exile, 12-year-old Juan and his family return to Argentina under fake identities. Juan’s parents are members of a left-wing political organization which is fighting against the Military Junta that rules the country. Because of their activities they are in constant danger of being captured by the oppressive government regime. But young Juan is still a child, and his world consists of his friends at school and his crush, Maria. He knows his family's survival is at stake and accepts this reality until one day he is told that they must flee again immediately, and leave his friends and Maria behind without an explanation. This is a story about militancy, undercover life, and love. The story of a clandestine childhood.
"Recommended" - Video Librarian
Cast
- Natalia Oreiro
- Ernesto Alterio
- César Troncoso
- Teo Gutiérrez Moreno
DVD Features
Bonus short: Veo Veo, directed by Benjamin Avila
Sound: Stereo 2.0 and 5.1 Surround Sound
Discs: 1
- "Seductive! An intimate, richly tactile and impressionistic picture of a 'once-upon-a-time' in childhood."
- "Impressive! Ávila is an artist worth keeping an eye on."
- "Vibrant! A charming, involving first feature!"
Gallery
Awards & Recognition
10 Awards
Premios Sur (Argentina's Oscars)
Casa de America Award
San Sebastián Int'l FF
Cannes Film Festival (Directors' Fortnight)
Coral Award
Havana Int'l Film Festival
Best Ibero American Feature
Guadalajara Int'l Film Festival
Best Actor
Guadalajara Int'l Film Festival
San Sebastián Int'l Film Festival
Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Festival do Rio
Philadelphia Film Festival
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Denver Film Festival
Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival
Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Portland Int'l Film Festival
San Diego Latino Film Festival
Dallas Int'l Film Festival
Cleveland Int'l Film Festival
Chicago Latino Film Festival
Kansas City Latin Film Festival
Port Townsend Film Festival