Clandestine Childhood

vila can't quite thread the needle between telling his personal story and connecting it to larger social currents.

'Clandestine Childhood'' is the impressive first feature by Argentine director Benjamn Avila.

When a filmmaker proves as reluctant as Mr. vila to speak up about the past, to engage with its full complexity, it can be hard to hear what he's saying.

What keeps Clandestine Childhood from achieving greatness is its lack of commitment.