The Wild Child (1970)

Recommended

France

Feature Film
Original Title: L'enfant sauvage
Director: François Truffaut
Writers: Jean Gruault, François Truffaut, Jean Itard
Cinematographer: Néstor Almendros
Cast: Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté, Annie Miller, Claude Miller, Paul Villé

Truffaut’s delightful film, depicting Doctor Jean Itard’s attempts to civilise Victor the Wild Child of Aveyron, a feral boy found living alone in the woods in the south of France, is a delicate, respectful, and despite Truffaut’s (occasionally) slightly wooden performance, thoroughly compelling and acutely interesting account of a true story. Iain.Stott

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