The Wild Child

1970 • 1h 23m • Drama, History

100%Rotten Tomatoes

At last an adult film to which you can take your children.

The true story of Victor of Aveyron. In a French forest circa 1798, an abandoned child — feral, filthy and mentally impaired — is found. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.

Director

François Truffaut

Writers

François Truffaut, Jean Gruault

Status

Released