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One summer day in 1798, a naked boy of 11 or 12 years of age (Jean-Pierre Cargol) is found in a forest in the rural district of Aveyron in southern France. A woman sees him, then runs off screaming. She finds some hunters and tells them that she saw a wild boy.
Sep 11, 1970 · Based on a true story, the film depicts the efforts of a doctor to civilize a wild boy found in a forest in 1798. The film is a biography, drama and history genre, and features François Truffaut as the director and Jean Itard as the main character.
A film about a "wolf boy" who lived in the woods and was taught by a doctor to be civilized. Roger Ebert praises Truffaut's simple and moving adaptation of a true story, and his exploration of education and human nature.
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 drama based on a true story of a feral boy who was found in France in 1798 and educated by a doctor. Watch the trailer and learn more about the cast, crew, and awards of this classic film.
The Wild Child (French: L'Enfant sauvage, released in the United Kingdom as The Wild Boy) is a 1970 French film by director François Truffaut. Featuring Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner and Jean Dasté, it tells the story of a child who spent the first eleven or twelve years of his life with little or no human contact.
Mar 21, 2018 · Based on a true story, The Wild Child (1970) is a personal and artistic exploration by François Truffaut, who plays the role of Dr. Itard, a doctor who tries to civilize a boy found in the wild. The film depicts the challenges and frustrations of teaching language and humanity to a child who has no concept of society or culture.
