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The Wild Child
L'Enfant sauvage
Directed by François Truffaut
1970•1h 23m•G•★ 7.1
Biography / Drama
Synopsis
In 1798 France, a naked feral boy who grew up alone in the forests of Aveyron without language or human contact is captured and brought to Paris as an animalistic curiosity, taken in by Dr. Jean Itard who patiently and lovingly attempts to socialize and educate him in moral justice and human language. François Truffaut's austere, humanist masterpiece shot by Néstor Almendros, starring Truffaut himself alongside non-professional child actor Jean-Pierre Cargol.
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DirectorFrançois Truffaut
WriterFrançois TruffautJean Gruault
CinematographyNéstor Almendros
Principal Cast
Jean-Pierre CargolVictor, l'Enfant SauvageFrançois TruffautLe Dr Jean Itard
Françoise SeignerMadame Guerin
Jean DastéProfessor Philippe Pinel
Claude MillerMonsieur Lemeri
Paul VilléRemy
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Annie MillerMadame LemeriNM
Nathan MillerBaby LemeriTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 23m (83 mins)
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DirectorFrançois Truffaut
LanguagesFrench
CountryFR
StudioLes Films du Carrosse • Les Productions Artistes Associés
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