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Francois Truffaut's "The Wild Child" is the story of a "wolf boy" who lived like an animal in the woods, and about the doctor who adopted him and tried to civilize him. The story is essentially true, drawn from an actual case in 18th Century France, and Truffaut tells it simply and movingly.
Mar 13, 2009. A young boy (Jean-Pierre Cargol) is discovered in a forest, living a feral existence among a pack of wolves. Captured by hunters, he is sent to Paris and placed in a school for...
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A crusading doctor tries to civilize a child raised in the wilderness by wolves. Cast & Crew. Read More. François Truffaut. Director. Jean-pierre Cargol. Victor, the boy. François Truffaut. Dr. Jean Itard. Jean Dasté. Prof. Philippe Pinel. Françoise Seigner. Madame Guérin. Paul Villé. Rémy.
Español (España) Español (México) The Wild Child (1970) G | Biography, Drama, History. Official Trailer. In a French forest in 1798, a child is found who cannot walk, speak, read or write. A doctor becomes interested in the child and patiently attempts to civilize him.
Mar 21, 2018 · Made halfway through the director’s career, L’enfant sauvage ( The Wild Child, 1970) is François Truffaut’s most seemingly straightforward work. Using documentary-style strategies – the film is “based on a true story” – it possesses simplicity of construction and depth of vision.
Overview. In 1798, a feral boy is discovered outside the town of Aveyron, France. Diagnosed as mentally impaired, he is relegated to an asylum. A young doctor named Jean Itard becomes convinced that the boy has normal mental capacity, but that his development was hindered by lack of contact with society.
The Wild Child (1970) directed by François Truffaut • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. 1970 ‘L'Enfant sauvage’ Directed by François Truffaut. At last an adult film to which you can take your children. In 1798, a feral boy is discovered outside the town of Aveyron, France. Diagnosed as mentally impaired, he is relegated to an asylum.
