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6.9 / 10(64 votes)IMDb20121h 52m$1.2M Worldwide GrossArgentina, Brazil, Spain

Clandestine Childhood

Infancia clandestina

Synopsis

Juan lives in clandestinity. Just like his mum, his dad and his adored uncle Beto, outside his home he has another name. At school, Juan is known as Ernesto. And he meets María, who only has one name. Based on true events, set in the Argentina of 1979, this film is one about love.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Clandestine Childhood Trailer [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-10

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 13, 2014

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.2x ROI)

Production Budget

$1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.2x

+$203K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $1MWorldwide: $1.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Benjamín Ávila
Screenplay & Story
Marcelo Müller, Benjamín Ávila, Diego Sabanés
Original Score
Pedro Onetto, Marta Roca Alonso
Original Title
Infancia clandestina
Country of Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Spain
Spoken Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Budget
$1M
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Production Studios
Historias Cinematográficas, Habitación 1520 Producciones, TV Pública/RTA, Antàrtida Produccions, Academia de Filmes, Programa Ibermedia, TVE, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE, INCAA, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, TVP

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Benjamín Ávila

Screenplay & Story

Marcelo Müller, Benjamín Ávila, Diego Sabanés

Original Score & Music

Pedro Onetto, Marta Roca Alonso

Film Editing

Gustavo Giani

Producers

Tristán Bauer, Maxi Dubois, Lorena Muñoz, Carles Porta, Ary Pini

Department Leadership Roster

Benjamín Ávila

Benjamín Ávila

Director

Marcelo Müller

Writer

Benjamín Ávila

Benjamín Ávila

Writer

Tristán Bauer

Tristán Bauer

Producer

Maxi Dubois

Producer

Lorena Muñoz

Lorena Muñoz

Producer

Carles Porta

Carles Porta

Producer

Esteban Puenzo

Producer

Lucía Puenzo

Lucía Puenzo

Producer

Luis Puenzo

Luis Puenzo

Producer

Nicolás Puenzo

Producer

Sebastián Puenzo

Producer

Oscar Rodriguez

Producer

Paulo Roberto Schmidt

Producer

Benjamín Ávila

Benjamín Ávila

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clandestine Childhood

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Clandestine Childhood about?

Juan lives in clandestinity. Just like his mum, his dad and his adored uncle Beto, outside his home he has another name. At school, Juan is known as Ernesto. And he meets María, who only has one name. Based on true events, set in the Argentina of 1979, this film is one about love.

Who directed Clandestine Childhood?

Clandestine Childhood was directed by Benjamín Ávila.

Who stars in Clandestine Childhood?

The principal cast of Clandestine Childhood includes Ernesto Alterio, Natalia Oreiro, César Troncoso, Teo Gutiérrez Moreno, Cristina Banegas.

When was Clandestine Childhood released and how long is it?

Clandestine Childhood was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

What was the box office and production budget of Clandestine Childhood?

Clandestine Childhood had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Clandestine Childhood?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Clandestine Childhood was composed by Pedro Onetto, Marta Roca Alonso.