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‘Clandestine Childhood’ a film about wartime displacement and coming-of-age

Clandestine Childhood Directed by Benjamín Ávila Argentina, 2011 Philadelphia Film Festival Benjamín Ávila’s debut feature is a fine balance of youthful longing and militant resistance. Ernesto (Teo Gutiérrez Romero) has two names. One name – Ernesto – is for his schoolmates, but he goes by Juan at home. His parents also have two names. Horacio …

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‘Clandestine Childhood’ Movie Review

Clandestine Childhood Directed by Benjamín Ávila Argentina, 2011 Philadelphia Film Festival Benjamín Ávila’s debut feature is a fine balance of youthful longing and militant resistance. Ernesto (Teo Gutiérrez Romero) has two names. One name – Ernesto – is for his schoolmates, but he goes by Juan at home. His parents also have two names. Horacio …

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