The Wild Child(1970)

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. He brings the boy home and begins an arduous attempt at education over several years.

Genre: Drama, History

Director: François Truffaut

Actors: Jean-Pierre Cargol, Françoise Seigner, François Truffaut, Paul Villé, Pierre Fabre, Jean Dasté, Robert Cambourakis, Tounet Cargol, Eric Dolbert, Frédérique Dolbert

Release date: 1970-02-26

Country of origin: France

Length: 1h 23m

Ratings:

• 7.5/10
• 100%
• 94/100